About the Author - Samuel Lewis: Australian Online Casino Expert & Staycasino Analyst

G'day-I'm Sam Lewis, and yep, I call myself an iGaming buff. Been poking around in the Aussie casino world for about four years now. Oh, and I review all sorts of things: regs, payments, you name it. But hey, I mainly want to make sure other Aussies aren't flying blind. What I wish someone told me is what I now write for you.

First, I thought casino rules were all mumbo jumbo-'til I tried to cash out and hit a wall. Now, I dive into the details so others don't get surprised.

Look, I get it-some offers sound too good to be true, right? My main goal: keep it simple and call out the real deals, so you don't get stung.

Expertise and Credentials

Why poke at the same old spiel? Let me tell you-after plenty of hours buried in digital content (and more than one responsible gambling workshop!), I reckon I've got a decent grip on what Aussies actually care about. The gambling scene here? It moves quick. Some days it's payment method headaches, others it's ID checks that make you wish you'd brought your passport and your second cousin's birth certificate.

If I get something wrong or miss a beat Aussies actually care about, trust me-someone calls me out!

Specialisation Areas & Achievements

Why focus on pokies? Because after getting burned on a "free" bonus-fine print the size of a gnat-I made a spreadsheet of every T&C (yep, tragic). That led to my first big write-up and about 80-odd guides since-some better than others-and a couple even caught the eye of local councils. Still waiting on a call-up to speak at a big show, though!

Look, Aussie laws are a dog's breakfast-way too many hoops. Chuck in Curaçao for good measure, and mate, it's a circus at times.

I remember the first time crypto popped up at an AU site-I must've double-checked the wallet address five times before sending a tenner. Nerve-wracking, honestly. Heaps of sites now push eWallets or even crypto. Once, I tried cashing out with Bitcoin and was halfway through a meat pie by the time it actually landed.

Let's be honest-most review sites are full of fluff. I try to call it like I see it, warts and all.

Mission, Values & Real Talk

At first, I wanted to shout about every problem. Now, I try to be fair-sometimes the casinos do get it right. Safer gambling (sometimes easier said than done!)? Making sure folks don't lose their shirts matters more than shiny bonuses.

Not gonna pretend I catch every tweak, but I do try. If you spot a miss, shout out.

No one likes finding out the rules changed after you lost a few bucks-happened to me once; never again. Let's be real, legal mumbo jumbo isn't my favourite topic, but it matters-unless you like nasty surprises.

Regional Expertise

If you've ever tried reading the T&Cs for AU casinos, you'll know it's not exactly a ripper weekend read. But trust me-I've done the slog.

As a New South Wales local, I'll admit-my mate reckons he can spot a dodgy payment provider at twenty paces. Me? I stay in touch with the bank transfer crowd, eWallet folks, and now the crypto sharks rolling into the scene. Whether it's a hiccup at the ID check or a sneaky new law sliding in, I keep my ear to the ground so you don't cop a nasty surprise. I'm tuned into the way we Aussies think about betting-some scepticism, a bit of hope, and yeah, plenty of gallows humour.

Personal Touch

Sometimes, I rabbit on about bonuses-just ask my mates. But hey, it's your cash on the line.

When I'm not dissecting bonus terms or chasing the latest payment updates, you'll likely find me spinning the reels on classic pokies-always for fun and with a strict budget.
My philosophy? Gambling should be enjoyable, never stressful. I write every review with the question in mind: what would I want to know before putting my own money at risk?

Work Examples

See my bonuses guide? I rewrote it after missing a $10 deposit clause-cost me a free spin, so never again.
That payments page? Still arguing with a mate about his favourite eWallet-open to more tips, seriously.
Safer Gambling Guide for Aussies - Setting limits, spotting risks, and finding support services without the usual scare mongering.
Mobile Casino Apps: Best Picks for Australian Players - My actual experience loading up staycasino on my phone on a train to Wollongong (it worked, even with patchy signal).
About Me - More on my background, approach, and why unbiased casino info actually matters in the wild.

That's just a slice of my work on stay-casino.games. Each article sprouts from real player headaches or odd yarns I've heard. At the end of the day, if my reviews save you even one headache, I've done alright. Got a better tip? Hit me up. Take it from someone who's tried more than a few duds: if I wouldn't use a payment method, I won't let it slide past you. Jackpot trends? Ah, that's a topic for another day-or a cold one down at the pub...

Contact Information

Questions, rants, weird bugbears? Drop me a line-always keen for a yarn at [email protected].
Spotted something I missed, or got a bone to pick? Don't be shy-ping me, honestly love the chat.

This page got a spruce-up in July 2025. If you spot a change before I do, flick me a message, will ya?