Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Austurtle
At Austurtle (austurtle.org.au), we believe that honesty and transparency are the foundation of any trustworthy resource. This page explains exactly how our website operates financially, how we earn revenue, and why that never compromises the integrity of the reviews and recommendations you read here. Please take a moment to read this disclosure carefully before using any information on our site.
Austurtle participates in affiliate marketing programs with various online casino operators and gaming platforms. This means that some of the links you find on our website — particularly links pointing to PayID pokies casinos and other gambling platforms we review — are affiliate links.
When you click one of these links and go on to register an account or make a deposit at a casino operator, Austurtle may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator. This payment comes entirely from the operator and is at no additional cost to you whatsoever. You pay exactly the same whether you click our link or navigate directly to the casino yourself.
No — and here is why you can trust that. Affiliate relationships are how Austurtle funds its ongoing operation, research, and content production. However, the existence of a commercial relationship with an operator does not influence the scores, rankings, or written assessments published on this site. We apply the same methodology to every platform we evaluate, regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place.
In some cases, Austurtle may review and recommend casinos with which we have no affiliate agreement at all, purely because those platforms serve our Australian audience well. Conversely, operators who do not meet our quality standards are rated accordingly, even if they offer us commercial terms.
James Wilson is the owner, primary author, and lead reviewer behind Austurtle. James has spent several years evaluating online gambling platforms with a specific focus on the Australian market, including the growing segment of PayID-compatible pokies casinos. His assessments are based on hands-on testing, verified data, and a genuine understanding of what Australian players value — fast PayID deposits, fair bonus terms, licensed operators, and responsive support.
James's editorial decisions are made independently. No operator can pay to receive a favourable review, alter a published score, or request the removal of critical commentary. The opinions expressed on Austurtle are James Wilson's own.
Every casino reviewed on Austurtle is evaluated against a consistent set of criteria, including:
In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and applicable Australian consumer transparency standards, Austurtle clearly discloses all material connections between this website and the casino operators it mentions. Any page containing affiliate links is covered by this disclosure. By using austurtle.org.au, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Affiliate Disclosure.
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial standards, please contact us directly through the contact page on this website.
Last updated: 2026 — Austurtle, operated by James Wilson.