At Online-pokies.nz we want to be open about how our content is made. We use artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in our editorial process, but every page is worked through, fact-checked and edited by a person before it is published. This page explains how that works.
How we use AI
We use AI tools, including Claude from Anthropic, to speed up parts of our work. Typical tasks are gathering research, organising a page into a clear structure and producing a first draft. This helps us cover a fast-moving subject thoroughly and keep casino reviews and guides up to date.
AI is always an aid and never the final word. No text is published in the form it leaves an AI tool.
Our human editing
After the draft stage, an editor takes over. This is where the most important work happens. Among other things, we:
– Fact-check details against primary sources, such as the operator’s own terms and conditions, the registers of licensing authorities and the Department of Internal Affairs.
– Correct or remove information that is wrong, outdated or misleading, including bonus terms and payout times that have changed.
– Edit the language so the text is clear, accurate and easy to read, even for someone new to online pokies.
– Add context and judgement that an AI tool cannot supply on its own, such as what a wagering requirement means in practice.
– Make sure the content is original and not copied from other websites.
The goal is that you always get content that is accurate, useful and written for people rather than for search engines.
Why we are open about it
We believe in transparency. Explaining how our pages are produced is a matter of trust: you should be able to rely on the information you read here and know how it was put together.
We also follow Google’s guidance on helpful, reliable content. According to that guidance, what matters is that content is accurate and created to help people, whether or not AI was involved in producing it. That is the principle we work to.
Fact-checking and responsibility
Everything published on Online-pokies.nz is covered by editorial responsibility. An editor reviews the material before publication, and we update our pages when the facts change, for example when an operator alters its bonus terms, a licence changes or New Zealand’s gambling rules are amended.
AI tools can make mistakes, including stating things confidently that turn out to be wrong. That is exactly why nothing goes live without a human check. You can read more about who we are on our About us page.
Our content is information, not gambling advice
Please keep in mind that our pages are informative and descriptive. They are not an invitation to gamble and are not personal gambling advice. Online casino gambling in New Zealand is for adults aged 18 and over.
You can read more on our responsible gambling page.
Found an error?
We work hard to get things right, but mistakes can still slip through. If you find something inaccurate, we would be grateful if you let us know through our contact page, and we will correct it as soon as we can.