Liam Fletcher has been covering the Australian online gambling landscape since 2019, with a specific focus on cryptocurrency-based casinos and pokies sites. Born in Melbourne and based in Brisbane, Liam brings hands-on knowledge of how Australian players interact with offshore crypto platforms — from navigating bank restrictions to understanding the nuances of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Before joining CryptoPokiesAU, Liam spent three years as a staff writer at an independent gaming publication covering the APAC region, testing over 200 casino platforms and developing the scoring methodology used on this site. He holds a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Queensland and is a member of the Australian Online Gambling Writers Network.
Liam personally deposits and withdraws at every casino he reviews, using real cryptocurrency. No casino pays for placement on this site — all rankings reflect independent editorial judgment.
Our Methodology
How We Score Crypto Casinos for Australian Players
Every casino is scored across five categories. The final score is a weighted average out of 10.
Category
What We Measure
Weight
Withdrawal Speed
Actual timed crypto payouts (BTC, USDT, ETH)
30%
Bonus Value
Match %, wagering requirements, max cashout
25%
Game Selection
Pokies count, providers, live casino, table games
20%
Security & Licensing
Provably fair, license jurisdiction, SSL
15%
AU Player Experience
AUD display, AU-friendly support, bank workaround ease
10%
Independence Policy
What Disqualifies a Casino From Our Rankings?
We maintain a strict blacklist. The following automatically disqualify a casino regardless of bonus size:
❌ Confirmed withdrawal delays or non-payment reports from verified Australian players
❌ No valid gambling license from a recognised jurisdiction (Curaçao, Malta, Isle of Man, Gibraltar)
❌ Wagering requirements above 60× on welcome bonuses
❌ No crypto withdrawal option — AUD-only payouts are not acceptable for this site's audience
❌ Unresolved player complaints on AskGamblers or Trustpilot with casino non-response
❌ Any paid placement or "sponsored" ranking — we do not sell positions