About CasinoAU
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CasinoAU (casinoau.biz) is an independent guide to online casinos for Australian players. We have published casino guides since 2013, and in 2026 we rebuilt the site from the ground up: every page was rewritten, every factual claim re-checked and our review process written down so that you can see exactly how we reach our conclusions.
This page explains who we are, how we make money, how we test and rate casinos, and what we will and will not do. If anything here is unclear, please contact us.
What We Do
We publish plain-English guides to online casino games, bonuses, payment methods and devices, and we recommend a small number of casinos that pass our checks. Our guides are written to answer the questions players actually ask: what a bonus is really worth, which bets carry the lowest house edge, how long a withdrawal takes and what the law says. We would rather recommend one casino we are confident in than list twenty we are not.
How We Rate Casinos
Every casino we consider is scored against the same checklist, and we open a real account to do it. The criteria, in order of weight, are:
- Licensing and security: whether the operator publishes a licence we can verify on the regulator's website, SSL encryption across the whole site, two-factor login and independently tested games. Many casinos that accept Australians hold weak offshore licences or none that can be verified; where that is the case we say so prominently in the review rather than hide it.
- Payout record: we make a real deposit and request a real withdrawal, timing each stage, and we monitor player complaints on independent forums and dispute services. A casino that delays or refuses legitimate payouts is removed, whatever it pays us.
- Terms and bonuses: we read the general terms and bonus terms in full, looking at wagering requirements, game weighting, maximum bet rules, cashout caps and any vague clauses that let the casino void winnings at its discretion. See our casino bonus guide for how we value offers.
- Banking: Australian dollar accounts, a sensible choice of deposit and withdrawal methods, clear limits and published processing times.
- Games and software: the depth and quality of the pokies and table game library, published return-to-player figures and smooth play on mobile.
- Support: we test live chat and email with real questions and note how quickly and accurately they are answered.
- Responsible gambling tools: deposit, loss and session limits, time-outs and self-exclusion that are easy to find and actually work.
No casino open to Australians is regulated in Australia, so no recommendation from us is a guarantee. Our reviews set out each casino's weaknesses alongside its strengths so you can decide for yourself.
Recommended casinos are re-checked at least every six months and whenever we receive credible reports of problems. If a casino's standards slip, we update or withdraw our recommendation.
How We Make Money
CasinoAU is free to use. When you visit a casino through a link on this site and open an account, the casino may pay us a commission. That commission never changes what you pay or the bonus you receive. It also does not decide our ratings: a casino cannot pay to be recommended, to be ranked higher or to have a review changed, and we have removed paying casinos that stopped meeting our standards. Links that earn us a commission are marked rel="sponsored" in the page code, and our full affiliate disclosure sets out the arrangement.
Our Editorial Standards
- Accuracy: odds, house-edge and RTP figures come from the published mathematics of each game or the developer's own documentation. Legal and banking information is checked against official sources such as the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
- Freshness: each guide shows the date it was last updated, and we review every page at least once a year.
- Balance: we explain the downsides of games, bonuses and payment methods as clearly as the upsides, and we tell you when not to take an offer.
- Corrections: if you find an error, tell us. We correct factual mistakes promptly and note significant changes.
What We Will Not Do
We will not recommend a casino we have not tested, hide a casino's licensing status, publish fake reviews or testimonials, promise that any game or strategy will make you money, or market to anyone under 18. We do not accept payment for positive coverage. We do not handle your money, hold casino accounts on your behalf or resolve disputes with casinos, although we will tell you where to take a complaint.
Gambling and the Law in Australia
Online casino games cannot legally be offered to people in Australia by operators under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, although the Act does not penalise players. The casinos that accept Australians are licensed overseas, and Australian regulators cannot help you if something goes wrong. We explain the position in full in our online gambling guide, and we recommend that you read it before you play.
Responsible Gambling
Gambling should be entertainment paid for with money you can afford to lose. Our responsible gambling page covers the tools every licensed casino provides, the warning signs of a problem and where to get free, confidential help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CasinoAU owned by a casino?
No. CasinoAU is an independent information site. We are not owned by, and do not operate, any casino. We earn commission from some casinos when players sign up through our links, as explained on this page and in our affiliate disclosure.
Can a casino pay to be recommended on CasinoAU?
No. Recommendations are based only on our testing checklist. Commission arrangements do not affect ratings, and we remove casinos that stop meeting our standards even if they pay us.
How often are casino recommendations checked?
At least every six months, and immediately if we receive credible reports of slow payouts, unfair terms or other problems.
Do I pay more if I use your links?
No. You pay nothing extra and receive the same or, occasionally, a better bonus. Any commission is paid by the casino from its own marketing budget.
How do I report a mistake on the site?
Use the details on our contact page. We review every report and correct factual errors promptly.