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How we review casinos

Every casino ranked on this site has been tested by our editorial team with real AUD deposits. Here is exactly how we rate them.

Updated 24 April 2026 · Editorial standard

The 6-step review process

Licence verification — we cross-check the operator's licence number against the official registry (MGA, Curaçao GCB, Isle of Man GSC, etc.) before any other rating work begins. Unlicensed or expired operators are rejected on the spot.
Real-money gameplay — minimum A$150 deposit, played across pokies, live dealer, and one table game. We record session times, RTP observations, and any platform glitches.
T&Cs deep dive — we read the full bonus terms, payment terms, dormant-account clauses, and dispute resolution policy. Anything unusual goes in the review.
Withdrawal speed test — at least one real withdrawal is requested and timed from approval → bank account. Slower than 72 hours without a KYC reason? It's called out.
Payments & KYC audit — we verify supported methods (PayID, BPAY, Neosurf, crypto) work as advertised and check that KYC requests are reasonable.
Responsible gambling check — deposit limits, session timers, cooling-off tools, BetStop references. Missing tools dock points.

How the final score is calculated

Dimension	Weight	What we look for
Safety & licensing	25%	Valid licence, audited RNG, clear T&Cs, AML/KYC hygiene
Bonuses & value	20%	Honest wagering (≤40×), no hidden caps, sensible expiry
Pokies & live catalogue	20%	Top-tier providers (Pragmatic, NetEnt, BTG), variety, stable load times
Payments & withdrawals	20%	PayID / crypto support, <72h cashouts, no surprise fees
Support & RG tools	15%	24/7 support, AU number, deposit limits, BetStop reference

What could get a casino downgraded

Wagering requirements over 50× with no disclosure
Withdrawal caps that aren't flagged in the bonus header
Slow or evasive KYC responses
Support that isn't reachable outside business hours
Marketing that ignores or misrepresents BetStop/RG obligations

What's off-limits for us

We don't accept payment for a higher rating.
We don't list unlicensed operators, regardless of commercial terms.
We do disclose affiliate relationships on every page — see the Affiliate Disclosure.

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