DashTickets

DashTickets (legally Dash Tickets New Zealand Limited) is a New Zealand–based online gambling review and certification company. Founded in 2009, it operates as a platform providing data-driven reviews, compliance guides, and certification for online casinos with a focus on transparency and responsible gambling.

History

DashTickets originated in 2009 as a spreadsheet circulated by founder Mark Dash and colleagues to identify reliable casino operators. The company was later incorporated in Christchurch as Dash Tickets New Zealand Limited. By 2025, DashTickets reported over 12,000 monthly readers and had reviewed more than 300 online casino sites.

Methodology

DashTickets conducts independent testing using real player accounts and deposits, totaling over $15,000 NZD in testing funds. Its staff act as "mystery shoppers," evaluating:

Payment processing speeds
Customer support responsiveness
Bonus term transparency
Know Your Customer (KYC) verification

The findings are summarized into the proprietary DashScore (0–100), which aggregates performance across usability, games, payments, bonuses, and support.

DashPass™ Certification

In 2025, DashTickets introduced the DashPass™ Certification. Operators receiving this certification must:

Achieve a DashScore of 8.5 or above
Commit to a "Player Pledge" that includes:
- 2-hour withdrawal processing for verified players
- DashTickets-mediated dispute resolution
- NZ prime-time support availability

The seal is intended as a quick verification of safety, fairness, and service quality for New Zealand players.

Key People

Mark Dash – Founder & Lead Statistician. Former professional poker player, journalism graduate from Massey University, specializes in bonus-term auditing and RTP analytics.
Edward Howarth – Senior Reviewer. 20+ years in the casino industry, ICA Anti-Money Laundering Diploma (2021), expertise in responsible gambling.
Sophia Novakivska – Pokies & Live Games Specialist. Kyiv-trained linguist with bylines at AskGamblers and Gambling.com, certified in responsible gambling and iGaming compliance.
Alex Smith – Casino & Sports Betting Specialist. 12+ years in iGaming journalism, ex-Head of Editorial at Casinomeister, NZ regulation and software analysis expert.

Services

Online casino reviews
Gambling information and compliance guides
Casino Certification (DashPass™)

Headquarters

DashTickets is headquartered at Level 4, 287/293 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand.

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