Since 2013, PokiesAustralia.com has been my notebook — every deposit, every withdrawal, every pokie I rated was just me. That only ever gave you one punter's view. Pokies Aussies is different. I'll still test every casino with my own money, but now your ratings sit right next to mine. If enough of you tell me a casino has gone bad, it drops. No casino can buy its way up this list — only real results, mine and yours, can move it.
Every casino below has been signed up to, deposited into and cashed out from by Steve with his own money. The order isn't fixed: each casino's rank score blends Steve's score (60%) with the average rating from members (40%), so when punters' experience changes, the list changes with it. Rate any casino you've played at — it takes one click.
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Rank scores out of 10. Punter ratings (1–5 stars, shown out of 5) start counting once a casino has 5 member votes. We may earn a commission if you join through our links — it never changes a score or a position. T&Cs apply to all bonuses · 18+ · Gamble responsibly.
Steve's score comes from six things he checks at every casino, with real Australian dollars. Your rating is your own experience. Both are shown side by side on every listing, so you can always see where they agree — and where they don't.
Steve joins as a regular Aussie punter and deposits his own AUD with PayID, crypto and cards where allowed. No press accounts, no special treatment.
Every casino gets a real cash-out request. We record how long the money takes to land and whether any extra checks or excuses appear along the way.
The Aussie favourites, Hold & Spin titles, Megaways and progressive jackpots — plus whether published RTPs and demo modes are available.
Wagering requirements, max-bet rules, game weightings and cash-out caps, read in full. A big headline number with unfair terms scores low.
Licensing, account security, responsible-gambling tools and how support actually responds when something goes wrong.
Member votes make up 40% of the rank score. Forum reports of slow payouts or broken promises trigger a re-test by Steve.
Rank score = 60% × Steve's score + 40% × punter average (the 1–5 star average is doubled to put it out of 10). Until a casino has 5 member votes, its rank score is Steve's score alone, so a single account can't swing the list. One vote per member per casino; you can change your vote whenever your experience changes.
The forum is just getting started. Be one of the first punters to share a payout time or ask Steve a question.
Start a discussion →Give any listed casino 1–5 stars. Your vote goes straight into its rank score once it has enough ratings.
Rate a casino →Post how long your last withdrawal took. Real reports from real punters are the best early warning there is.
Post in the forum →Bonus terms you don't trust, a casino you're unsure about, a pokie worth trying — Steve reads and replies in the forum.
Ask a question →I'm Steve Thompson from Australia. I've been playing pokies for over 11 years and have tested pretty much every pokies website out there — in clubs, in pubs and online. PokiesAustralia.com is where I published my own findings. Pokies Aussies is where those findings meet yours: I still do the real-money testing, and the community keeps me honest.
How Steve tests a casino
Standard account, standard verification, no insider contacts.
Tests the payment methods Aussies actually use, including PayID and crypto.
Pokies, bonus terms, support chats — all checked first-hand.
The withdrawal is the real test. Slow or blocked payouts sink a score.
Forum reports and falling member ratings put a casino back on Steve's list.
Pokies Aussies is not owned by, or part of, any casino or gambling operator. Casinos can't pay to be listed, scored or ranked.
We may earn a commission when you join a casino through our links. That's how the site is funded, and it never changes Steve's scores or punter ratings.
Only registered members can rate, one vote per casino. The forum is moderated: casino staff posing as punters are removed.
Rankings update live as votes come in, and Steve re-tests casinos when payouts, bonuses or terms change.
The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 stops companies from offering online casino games to Australians; it does not make it an offence for an individual to play. Australian online casino play happens at offshore-licensed sites, and since June 2024 credit cards can't be used for online gambling deposits. Check the rules that apply to you, and only play with money you can afford to lose.
Pokies are entertainment, not income. Set a limit before you play and stick to it. If gambling stops being fun, talk to someone.
What is Pokies Aussies?
Pokies Aussies is an independent Australian casino review site and community led by Steve Thompson, founder of PokiesAustralia.com. Steve tests online casinos with his own money, and registered members rate them too. Rankings blend both, and the forum lets punters share experiences with each other and with Steve.
How is this different from PokiesAustralia.com?
PokiesAustralia.com is built entirely on Steve's personal research and findings. Pokies Aussies keeps Steve's real-money testing but adds the community: member ratings count towards each casino's rank, and the forum gives punters a place to report payouts, warn others and talk to Steve directly.
How is the Top 10 ranking calculated?
Each casino's rank score is 60% Steve's score out of 10 and 40% the average member rating (1–5 stars, doubled to be out of 10). Member ratings start counting once a casino has at least 5 votes. The list re-orders automatically as votes come in.
Can casinos pay to rank higher?
No. There are no paid placements. We may earn a commission when you join a casino through our links, which funds the site, but it has no effect on Steve's scores, member ratings or a casino's position.
How do I rate a casino?
Create a free account (adults 18+), log in, and click the stars next to any casino in the Top 10. You get one vote per casino and can change it at any time.
Is it legal for Australians to play at online casinos?
The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 targets operators that offer online casino games to Australians, not individual players. Australians who play do so at offshore-licensed casinos. Credit card deposits for online gambling have been banned since June 2024, so PayID and crypto are the common deposit methods.
Where can I get help with gambling?
Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, confidential, 24/7) or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. You can self-exclude from all licensed Australian online wagering providers at BetStop.com.au.
Pokies Aussies provides independent information and community reviews. It does not offer gambling. Adults 18+ only. Gambling involves risk. Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7). Self-exclusion: BetStop.com.au.