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DashTickets | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = DashTickets [[File:verified.png|14px]] | |||
| logo = DTickets Logo.jpg | |||
| logo_alt = DashTickets company logo | |||
| type = Limited liability company | |||
| industry = Online Gambling / Affiliate Marketing / iGaming Certification | |||
| founded = 2009 | |||
| founder = Mark Dash | |||
| hq_location = Level 4, 287/293 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, 8013 | |||
| hq_location_city = Christchurch | |||
| hq_location_country = New Zealand | |||
| key_people = | |||
[[Mark Dash]] (Founder & Lead Statistician) <br> | |||
[[Edward Howarth]] (Senior Reviewer) <br> | |||
[[Sophia Novakivska]] (Pokies & Live Games Specialist) <br> | |||
[[Alex Smith]] (Casino & Sports Betting Specialist) | |||
| products = Reviews, Gambling Information Guides, Casino Certification (DashPass™) | |||
| services = Online casino reviews, Responsible gambling compliance, DashPass™ Certification | |||
| num_employees = 12 | |||
| website = [https://dashtickets.nz/ dashtickets.nz] | |||
| native_name = Dash Tickets New Zealand Limited | |||
| aka = DashTickets.net, DashTickets NZ | |||
| contact = [email protected] | |||
| phone = +64 3 129 1163 | |||
}} | |||
'''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. | |||
== Social Media == | |||
* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dashtickets/ LinkedIn] | |||
* [https://www.instagram.com/dashtickets/ Instagram] | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/dashticketsnz/ Facebook] | |||
* [https://twitter.com/dashticketsnz Twitter] | |||
* [https://www.pinterest.com/dashTickets_/ Pinterest] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/@DashTickets1 YouTube] | |||
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@dashtickets TikTok] | |||
* [https://www.quora.com/profile/DashTickets Quora] | |||
* [https://www.reddit.com/user/DashTickets/ Reddit] | |||
== References == | |||
* [https://theenterpriseworld.com/new-zealand-online-casino-review/ The Enterprise World – New Zealand Online Casino Review] | |||
* [https://maltatoday.com.mt/announcements/announcements/128579/new_zealand_will_be_the_next_big_thing_in_gambling_dashtickets_claims Malta Today] | |||
* [https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/edward-howarth-of-dashtickets-talks-about-gambling-in-africa/1y1xc6y Business Insider Africa – Edward Howarth interview] | |||
* [https://independent.ng/edward-howarth-interview-a-kiwi-insider-perspective-about-the-online-casino-industry/ Independent NG – Edward Howarth Interview] | |||
* [https://tronweekly.com/how-dashtickets-ensures-responsible-gambling-in-new-zealands-offshore-casino-scene/ TronWeekly – Responsible Gambling in NZ Offshore Scene] | |||
== External Links == | |||
* [https://dashtickets.nz/ Official Website] | |||
* [https://en.everybodywiki.com/DashTickets EverybodyWiki page] | |||
* [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/dashtickets Crunchbase profile] | |||
* [https://dashtickets.fandom.com/wiki/DashTickets_Wiki Fandom Wiki] | |||
[[Category:Online gambling companies]] | |||
[[Category:Companies of New Zealand]] | |||
[[Category:Affiliate marketing companies]] | |||
[[Category:Companies established in 2009]] | |||