Our Australian online casino reviews rate a number of factors. These include the welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions for new and existing players, the banking options and the time it takes to process payments, the encryption methods the online casino uses to protect your data and to ensure its games are fair and, of course, the selection of different pokies and games the online casino offers.
Security
We always check the casino sites are legitimate, licensed and regulated. Many online casinos proudly display logos from third-party auditing companies such as eCOGRA. These companies run hundreds of thousands of simulations and go through the online casino’s data. This ensures that the games are fair and pay out how they are meant to mathematically.
Making sure your data and funds are safe is also crucial. The industry standard is 128bit SSL digital encryption, the same as is used by banks, so we look for that level of security as a minimum. In addition, we check there are robust processes when it comes to depositing and withdrawing your money (known as KYC – Know Your Customer), so you can trust the site you’re playing at.
Bonuses
Most casinos offer what is often referred to as a welcome bonus. You receive this bonus when you make your first real money deposit at the casino. Welcome bonuses are important to players because they give them the opportunity to try out the different games and online casino software. They also help to extend your bankroll – a 100% match bonus doubles the amount you have to play with. Some casinos offer even higher percentages.
Most online casinos also offer different types of bonuses to new and existing players. These are a key element in our Australian online casino reviews. Our experts check all the bonuses a casino offers, reviewing the wagering requirements and other terms and conditions attached to them.
Banking Options
When you read our Australian online casino reviews, you’ll see we play as close attention to the banking options as we do to other areas of the casino. Not having the option to use the deposit method of your choice essentially means the casino is not for you. We also check the minimum and maximum withdrawal limits and processing times by physically testing these areas.
Games & Software
We put our money where our mouth is, and test each casino’s games selection ourselves. We look for variety in both real money and free play games, from top developers known for creating fun, safe and fair pokies and casino games.
Mobile Compatibility
When we check out an online casino we expect it to work excellently on all devices, whether that’s desktop, laptop or smartphone. If there’s an app available, we will look to see if it downloads easily and offers the same gaming experience as a mobile version.
Customer Support
Customer service should be available around the clock and via different channels. We will check out the speed and accuracy of responses, and that data protection is adhered to when carrying out our reviews.
Accepts Australian Players
Needless to say, it’s essential the casino is available to Australian players. If it isn’t, then you won’t find it in our reviews. They also need to offer Australian dollars as a currency with which to play.