It was a grey Monday afternoon in Auckland. I was headed to Devonport from the downtown ferry terminal, but a mechanical issue delayed the 2:15 PM boat by over an hour. With my coffee gone cold and nothing left in my inbox, I pulled out my phone and logged into spin galaxy casino — a site I’d registered for during lockdown but never actually used. A friend once claimed he won enough there to pay his internet for six months.
Curious, I deposited NZ$40 using POLi, selected a game with glowing planets and sci-fi music, and hit spin. On the third round, I unlocked a special feature with 10 free spins and a 20x multiplier. By the time they ended, my balance had climbed to NZ$1,220.65. I didn’t even realize the ferry was ready to board.
The withdrawal? Clean, fast, and no games
I chose bank transfer to my ANZ account, uploaded my NZ copyright and a recent Mercury power bill. I got a confirmation email in 28 minutes. The next day, at 8:41 AM, the money was in my bank — no questions asked, no calls, no verification circus.
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Deposit | NZ$40 via POLi |
| Game played | “Orbital Riches” |
| Total win | NZ$1,220.65 |
| Withdrawal method | Bank transfer (ANZ) |
| Processing time | ~14 hours |
| Device used | Samsung Galaxy A54 |
What I did with the money
Paid my Vodafone fibre bill for the next 5 months (NZ$445)
Took my partner out for dinner at Amano (NZ$190)
Put NZ$500 into our emergency fund
Treated myself to a pair of Bose earbuds (NZ$85)
It wasn’t just the payout that impressed me — it was how smooth the whole system was. I’ve dealt with enough sketchy payout policies to know when one actually works.
My golden rules when I play
No more than NZ$50 per week, ever
Withdraw immediately if I cross NZ$300
I only play when I’m relaxed — not after work stress or while commuting
I’m not chasing jackpots. I just like having the chance to turn an idle moment into a productive one — especially if the returns are faster than a ferry crossing.
I missed a ride. But I gained NZ$1,220 and a pretty good dinner date out of it. Sometimes, waiting pays off.