Caxino vs Wheelz? We compare bonuses, pokies, and payout speeds for NZ players. Find out which Rootz casino is best for your bankroll in our expert guide.
Caxino vs Wheelz
Two casinos built by the same company on the same platform, sharing a Malta licence, a game library, a payment system and a set of terms. One is minimal and data-led; the other is denser and built around a spinning wheel.
That shared ownership is the most useful fact on this page, and it changes what a comparison between them can honestly tell you.
One company, six casinos
Both are operated by Granturo Malta Ltd, Maltese company C107733, under Malta Gaming Authority licence MGA/B2C/1079/2025, issued in September 2025.
One correction worth carrying. Most pages about these casinos still name the operator as Rootz Limited, under MGA/B2C/599/2018. That entity was superseded when the group restructured and rebranded as Wildz Group. It was not a regulatory event, and the platform and brands are unchanged. But if you follow the standard advice and search the operating company on the regulator’s register, searching Rootz will not return the current licence. Search Granturo Malta Ltd.
Three of those are worth checking before you open a second account anywhere in the family. Group terms commonly restrict welcome offers to one per household or payment method across all six brands. Where a weekly or monthly withdrawal cap applies at group level, six accounts give you one limit rather than six. And self-exclusion may or may not carry across — which is the one worth having a written answer to.
Search the general terms and the bonus terms for “group”, “affiliated” and “related brands”. Wherever those words appear near a limit, the limit covers the whole family.
What actually differs
Three rows differ. Nine are the same product.
The operator, the licence, the platform, the game library, the live tables, the wagering multiple, the weekly cashback and the minimum deposit are identical, because they are the same business.
What differs is the no-deposit offer, the reward mechanic and the interface density.
On the no-deposit offer, which is the clearest difference: Wheelz has run around 20 free spins on registration, and Caxino does not typically run one. That is a genuine, stated figure. It is also seasonal rather than standing, so on any given day the honest answer may be that there are two differences rather than three — a reward mechanic and a visual style. Check the promotions page rather than a coupon site, and read the wagering and maximum cashout attached before you spin.
On the wagering, which is shared: 35× applied to the bonus alone rather than bonus plus deposit, and reported as non-sticky. Both of those are genuinely better than the market norm, and they apply equally at both casinos. On a NZ$100 bonus that is NZ$3,500 of turnover, at an expected cost near NZ$140 on a game returning 96%. Live tables typically count at 10% or less toward the requirement, which is what makes a bonus effectively unusable on live dealer games. Our low wagering guide covers how to price any offer.
On the weekly cashback, also shared: 10–20% of net losses at 1× wagering, pooled across the group. That is about as close to real money back as this market gets, and it is not a reason to choose one over the other.
On a NZ$1 minimum deposit promotion, which has come and gone rather than being current: from 2027 it could not exist in this form anyway. A licensed New Zealand operator’s inducement cap is the lesser of NZ$100 or 200% of the deposit, so a NZ$1 deposit would buy a NZ$2 bonus.
Our Wheelz review and Wildz review cover two of the six brands in detail.
The reward loops
This is where the two casinos are usually said to differ in personality, and they do. Underneath, the mechanics are the same.
One thing worth knowing about both lobbies.
And the one feature that does not adapt to keep you playing is a limit you set in advance. Deposit limits, session limits, cooling-off and self-exclusion are all available at both, settable from the account rather than by asking support. Using them is not a sign of a problem; it is ordinary bankroll management. A cooling-off period is also a different tool from self-exclusion — a pause rather than a door. Set your deposit limit before you meet the wheel.
The games
Both carry the same providers and substantially overlapping libraries, because the platform is shared: NetEnt, Microgaming, Play’n GO, Pragmatic Play and Evolution.
On progressive jackpots. Headline return figures for those titles are calculated including the jackpot contribution, so the base game returns less than the number suggests. The best-known networked progressive returns about 88% in its base game, against roughly 96% on a standard pokie — at NZ$1 a spin over a thousand spins, an expected cost near NZ$120 rather than NZ$40. Our jackpot guide and online pokies guide cover the trade-off.
On apps. Neither has one, and none is needed. Open the site in Chrome or Safari and use Add to Home Screen — it creates an icon that opens the site in your browser, installs nothing, grants no permissions, and requires no change to your phone’s security settings. That last point matters: some operators distribute installer files from their own websites, and installing one means permitting installs from an unknown source on Android, or trusting an enterprise developer certificate on iOS.
Banking
New Zealand dollars are supported natively at both, removing conversion costs.
Withdrawals: e-wallets typically within 24 hours once identity verification is complete, cards one to five business days. Minimum withdrawal around NZ$20.
Complete identity verification at registration, not at the withdrawal. It is the single most useful practical step on this page, and it removes the most common reason given for a slow payout.
A note on branded payout systems. Fast-withdrawal features marketed under a product name are a marketing term for a withdrawal process rather than a technical capability. The quoted timings — within 24 hours by e-wallet once verification is complete — are ordinary rather than exceptional, and you will get the same result almost anywhere by verifying early.
Check the cashier for available methods before you register. Sources conflict on which routes this group offers, and the list can differ between its brands.
Where POLi is offered: it connects to your bank without sharing card details with the casino, which is true — and it works by having you enter your internet banking username and password into a third party’s interface instead. Consumer NZ has warned this probably breaches your bank’s terms and conditions, and the major New Zealand banks have told customers not to share their login details. Regulated open banking went live here on 1 December 2025 and keeps the authorisation inside your own bank’s app. Our casino deposit methods page covers the alternatives.
Paysafecard, where offered, is deposit-only — useful for capping spend, but you will need a second verified method to be paid.
Where this sits in 2026
Online casino gambling is governed by the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, in force since 1 May 2026, with regulations following on 3 July.
Expressions of interest opened on 17 July 2026 with a NZ$19,000 fee, followed by an auction and full applications, for up to fifteen licences — one brand each, and no operator may hold more than three. From 1 December 2026, operators that have not entered the process must stop serving New Zealanders, with penalties up to NZ$5 million; those that applied may continue until their application is decided or 1 July 2027.
That three-licence cap is worth noting on a page about a six-brand group. If this operator licenses here, at most three of the six could follow.
Licensed operators are expected from 2027, with a public register and self-exclusion effective within 24 hours as a licence condition.
Check availability before depositing. Several offshore groups have already closed to new New Zealand registrations while pursuing a domestic licence, and a comparison written months ago cannot tell you whether either account is open to you today. Our New Zealand gambling laws guide sets out the timeline.
Getting help
Free, confidential support is available in New Zealand at any hour: the Gambling Helpline on 0800 654 655 or free text 8006, and PGF Services on 0800 664 262.
Our self-exclusion guide covers bank gambling blocks and device blocking software — both of which work across every casino at once. With six casinos in this family, ask in writing whether excluding at one covers all of them.
You must be 18 or older to gamble online in New Zealand.
Disclaimer
This page is published for information. It is not financial, legal or gambling advice, and nothing on it is a recommendation to gamble or an endorsement of either operator. It does not name a winner, because on the terms that matter the two are the same product. You must be 18 or older to gamble online in New Zealand.
The corporate restructuring described is a change of operating entity and licence, not a regulatory action. No enforcement action against this operator was found on any register at the time of review.
Observations about reward design describe how features are structured and what is generally understood about variable reward schedules. They are not clinical claims and not an allegation of wrongdoing — the features operate exactly as the operators state.
Licensing, ownership, bonus terms, promotional offers, withdrawal limits, payment methods and country availability all change, sometimes within weeks — and a seasonal offer can be absent on the day you look. Confirm the current position on the regulator’s own register and in each operator’s own terms and cashier before you deposit.
Gambling costs money over time by design. No bonus, reward wheel or cashback scheme changes that. Set a deposit limit before your first deposit rather than after a losing session. Free, confidential support is available in New Zealand 24 hours a day on 0800 654 655, or by free text to 8006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Caxino and Wheelz the same company?
Yes — both are operated by Granturo Malta Ltd under the same Malta licence, along with four other brands: Wildz, Spinz, Chipz and Tuplaus.
Where do I verify the licence?
On the Malta Gaming Authority’s own register, searching Granturo Malta Ltd. Searching the old company name, Rootz Limited, will not return the current licence.
Can I claim both welcome bonuses?
Probably not. Group terms commonly limit offers to one per person across all brands, and taking two can void both and close the accounts. The operator’s own material confirms cashback is centralised across the group, so treat the accounts as connected.
What is the wagering requirement?
Around 35× on the bonus alone rather than bonus plus deposit, and reported as non-sticky — both better than the market norm, and both identical at the two casinos. On a NZ$100 bonus that is NZ$3,500 of turnover. Live tables typically count at 10% or less.
Which has the better offer?
Wheelz has run around 20 free spins on registration and Caxino does not typically run one. That is the clearest difference — but the offer is seasonal rather than standing, so check the promotions page before choosing on that basis.
So what actually separates them?
A reward mechanic and an interface style. Everything material — operator, licence, platform, games, wagering, cashback, banking — is shared.
Does self-exclusion cover the sister casinos?
Ask in writing, before you need it. It is the most important of the group questions and the least often answered clearly.
Do the reward wheels change my odds?
No. They add value on top of play; they do not alter the return on any game. What they change is how long you play.
Is there an app?
No, and none is needed. Use Add to Home Screen — it creates an icon, installs nothing, and changes no security settings.
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