How We Rate Casinos

    At aflscores.org, every PayID pokies casino we recommend to Australian players goes through a rigorous, hands-on review process. Our team signs up, deposits real money, claims bonuses, plays the games, and requests withdrawals before assigning a score. Below is a full breakdown of the criteria we use in 2026, listed in order of importance.

    Licensing & Regulation

    Licensing is the single most important factor in our ratings. Because online casino play sits in a complex legal space in Australia, we carefully verify each operator's credentials before anything else. We prioritise casinos holding licences from respected regulators such as the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), and established Curaçao master licence holders. Where applicable, we also check for local Australian regulatory compliance. Any casino without a verifiable, active licence is excluded from our listings entirely — no exceptions.

    Game Selection & Software Providers

    As a site focused on PayID pokies, game quality matters enormously to our readers. We assess:

    Bonus Terms & Wagering Requirements

    A big headline bonus means nothing if the fine print is predatory. We read every term and condition so you don't have to, scoring casinos on:

    Payment Methods & Withdrawal Speed

    For Australian players, PayID support is a headline requirement — we test real PayID deposits and payouts at every casino we list. We also evaluate:

    Customer Support

    When real money is on the line, support quality is critical. We contact every casino's support team with test queries and score them on:

    Mobile Experience

    Most Aussie punters spin the pokies on their phones, so we test every casino on iOS and Android devices. We look for fast-loading, fully responsive design, smooth gameplay on mobile browsers, and — where available — well-built dedicated apps. Casinos that deliver a clunky or broken mobile experience lose significant points.

    Responsible Gaming Tools

    We only recommend casinos that take player welfare seriously. Our reviewers check for:

    Our Rating Scale

    After testing, each criterion is weighted (with licensing carrying the most weight) and combined into a final score out of 10:

    Our ratings are revisited regularly throughout 2026 to reflect changes in licensing, payment performance, and bonus terms, so the scores you see on aflscores.org always reflect the current state of each casino.