How we test, rate and rank

How we rank casinos

Every casino on our list is scored against four things, in this order of weight.

Does it carry the game and pay the jackpot. Non-negotiable. If Mega Moolah or its jackpot network isn't in the lobby for Australian players, the casino doesn't make the list, no matter how big its bonus.

Payout reliability in AUD. The most important practical factor. We weigh withdrawal speed, KYC fairness, and the operator's track record on actually paying players. Slow or blocked payouts sink a ranking fast.

Payment fit for Australia. Clean PayID, cards, Neosurf, bank transfer, sensible minimums. A casino that makes depositing and withdrawing in dollars painless ranks above one that doesn't.

Bonus value you can use. Not the headline cap, the usable value. We check the wagering requirement and, crucially, how progressive jackpot slots contribute. A huge bonus that excludes Mega Moolah scores lower than a modest one you can actually play.

Bonus size alone never decides the order. Usefulness does.

How we source game facts

The numbers on this site — RTP, volatility, hit frequency, jackpot history — come from the game's published information, the provider's data, and reputable industry coverage. Where figures vary by source or by casino build, we say so rather than picking the flattering number.

The record payouts we cite, including Jon Heywood's 2015 Guinness World Record, are documented wins with names, dates and casinos attached. We don't repeat jackpot claims we can't trace.

How we keep it current

Slots get re-tuned, casinos change bonuses, payment rails shift, and laws move. We review the core pages on a regular cycle and update when something material changes — a new variant, a changed RTP, a revised offer. RTP and bonus figures should always be confirmed in the cashier before you deposit, because operators can adjust them.

The firewall between money and verdicts

We earn affiliate commission from some casino links. We're open about it on the about page, and here's how we stop it corrupting the advice.

The ranking criteria above are fixed and applied the same way to every casino, whether they pay us more, less, or nothing. Commission is not one of the four factors. An operator can't buy a higher spot, and a better offer for you outranks a better offer for us, every time.

If we couldn't rank a casino honestly while taking its commission, we wouldn't list it.

What we won't do

We won't promote predictor apps, "hacks," or any tool claiming to beat the random number generator. They're scams, and we say so on the tricks page.

We won't hide the low RTP, oversell the jackpot odds, or pretend the demo pays real prizes.

We won't recommend real-money play to anyone in a place or situation where it isn't legal or healthy.

Corrections

Spotted an error? Tell us through the contact page. We check it, and if we're wrong, we fix it and note the change. A site that won't correct itself isn't worth reading.