Anca Iamandi

Anca Iamandi

Senior Author & Editor

Anca’s background in Generative Linguistics fuels her mission to bring absolute clarity to New Zealand’s casino world. She specialises in exposing myths, translating regulatory jargon into plain Kiwi English, and spotting loopholes that players might miss. She believes that “The biggest danger online isn’t bad luck, it’s bad information. That’s why every term, every condition, every hidden rule matters.”

Abilities

Gambling expertise

Gambling expertise

Poker, Gambling Addiction, Sports Betting
Education

Education

MA in Generative Linguistics
University

University

University of Bucharest
Gambling Experience

Gambling Experience

+3 years
Other Areas of Expertise

Other Areas of Expertise

Legislation & Gambling News
Written Articles Counter

Written Articles Counter

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Top NZ Play'n GO Casinos in 2025
Top NZ Play'n GO Casinos in 2025

If you’re searching for top-tier Play’n Go casinos, then you’re in the right place. Finding a Play’N Go casino that respects New Zealand players’ time, money, and expectations is a big task, but we’ve carried out our research to provide you with the best list. As Adina Minculescu, our page reviewer, bluntly puts it: “Play’n […]

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Best PayPal Casinos Online NZ 2025
Best PayPal Casinos Online NZ 2025

PayPal casinos are the right answer if you’re looking for a stress-free gambling experience. But can you trust them all? While PayPal’s added layer of payment protection gives players peace of mind, many of these casinos cannot be trusted. When creating this list, we tested hundreds of casinos, and 24% impressed us with their fast […]

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Best Rootz Casinos & Bonuses New Zealand 2025
Best Rootz Casinos & Bonuses New Zealand 2025

Have a look at CasinoAlpha’s selected Rootz Casinos in 2025! Check out available bonuses, renowned developers, licensing, or competitors with this useful guide to Rootz Limited Casinos. CasinoAlpha experts have once again gone out and selected the best of the best for you! Let us be your guide to your Rootz Ltd casino match. An […]

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Top Neosurf Casinos for NZ Players (2025)
Top Neosurf Casinos for NZ Players (2025)

“I really like Neosurf casinos and this payment option—it’s fast, simple, and has no history of snooping on your bank details like some e-wallets and bank transfer methods we have reviewed,” says Adina Minculescu, our reviewer for this page. “But after reviewing over 200 Neosurf sites, we found out the hard way that not all […]

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Best MuchBetter Casinos - List for 2025
Best MuchBetter Casinos - List for 2025

If you’re all about fast transactions, MuchBetter casinos offer that and much more. With instant deposits and nearly instant withdrawals, subject to some casino processing, this payment method keeps things clean and speedy. Well, the NZ options are limited, which is a glaring downside, but we still managed to compile a list of top MuchBetter […]

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Top Paying Online Casinos NZ - 2025
Top Paying Online Casinos NZ - 2025

The reality you should not ignore: more than half of the best payout casinos in New Zealand do not publish their actual RTP rates. Our team deposits real money at each site, tracking withdrawal speeds and testing payout claims firsthand. We transparently document which casinos truly deliver on their promises and which use misleading marketing. […]

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Top Apple Pay Casinos for NZ Players in 2025
Top Apple Pay Casinos for NZ Players in 2025

Apple Pay casinos in New Zealand promise speed, safety, and simplicity, but you can only experience all of these if you know where to look. To help, we’ve handpicked real and functioning Apple Pay casinos NZ players can trust in 2025. Adina Minculescu, our page reviewer, notes: “Apple Pay feels seamless at first, just tap […]

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Top Pay-by-Phone Casino Bonuses in New Zealand
Top Pay-by-Phone Casino Bonuses in New Zealand

Pay-by-Phone casinos are yet another example of why the perfect casino payment method doesn’t exist. On one hand, you don’t need to share bank details or even have cash upfront. On the other hand, you’re limited to small deposits, which might feel like an advantage or not, depending on the type of player you are. […]

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(2025) List of Hollycorn N.V. Casinos
(2025) List of Hollycorn N.V. Casinos

Hollycorn casinos have got the payout game nailed. They support crypto and process payments within 24 hours. The problem is that some brands want you to wager bonus funds 45X, while others, like Slots Gallery, have a high minimum deposit of $20. Not ideal for the casual player. Still, with 40+ casinos in its portfolio, […]

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Top 2025's Bank Transfer Casinos - New Zealand
Top 2025's Bank Transfer Casinos - New Zealand

Bank transfer casinos remain a go-to for New Zealand players in 2025 not because they’re the fastest (they are often the slowest), but because they’re usually the last hope when other methods that players prefer fail. Over 38% of NZ online gamblers still use traditional bank transfers, especially when withdrawing larger sums. However, aside from being […]

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Best NZ Casinos that Accept Google Pay in 2025
Best NZ Casinos that Accept Google Pay in 2025

Google Pay Casinos are no longer rare—they’re rising fast. In 2025, over 30% of New Zealand mobile gamblers we surveyed said they prefer digital wallets, and Google Pay is emerging as a top choice for Android users in particular. We’re starting to see a shift because more NZ casinos support Google Pay. After all, players […]

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Top Online Casinos Accepting Paysafecard - 2025
Top Online Casinos Accepting Paysafecard - 2025

At CasinoAlpha, we don’t just list PaySafeCard Casinos, we highlight the things NZ players want to see, like information on ease of use, payout speed, or hidden fees. Unlike most other sites, if a site buries inconvenient terms under complex terms or imposes unfair restrictions on PaySafeCard deposits, we mention it because we are player-focused […]

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