CasinosBuddy is an independent guide to online casinos, pokies, bonuses and payment methods for players in Australia. We started the site because most casino review pages read like adverts: big bonus numbers up front, and the wagering rules, withdrawal caps and licence details buried or missing. Our goal is the opposite. Every review puts the numbers that matter to an Aussie punter in one place, so you can compare sites quickly and decide for yourself.
How we review casinos
Each casino review follows the same checklist. We look at who operates the site and which licence it claims, the full welcome offer and its wagering requirement, minimum deposits and withdrawal limits in A$, the payment methods that actually work for Australians, the game library and providers, and how quickly support answers. We also read recent player reports about payouts and verification, because that is where problems usually show up first.
Ratings
Our scores combine four areas: games, bonuses, payouts and support. A strong bonus cannot rescue a casino that is slow to pay, so payout reliability carries the most weight. Ratings are reviewed whenever a casino changes its terms.
Who we are
Our lead writer, Rhianne Rees, has spent years covering the Australian gambling market, from land-based pokies to offshore casino sites. Rhianne is joined by a small editorial team that checks facts, terms and figures before each page goes live.
How the site is funded
CasinosBuddy is free to use. Some links on the site are affiliate links: if you register with a casino through them, we may receive a commission at no cost to you. This never affects the facts we publish or how a casino is rated, and we list the weak points of every brand alongside the strong ones.
Play responsibly
Gambling should be entertainment, never a way to make money. Only play with money you can afford to lose, and use deposit limits and time-outs. If gambling stops being fun, visit our responsible gambling page or call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858. CasinosBuddy is for readers aged 18 and over.