Australian Online Casinos

One Stop Shopping for Online Casino Information

Discerning Australian online gamblers are looking for a single site where they can get all the information they need to maximize their gaming experience.  Aussies seek one place where we can learn everything, the good and the not so good, the praiseworthy and the critical.  We are tired of rummaging through many different sites in search of answers to our questions.

Australian Casinos Online strives to be that very site Australians have been looking for.  Australian Casinos Online offers a wealth of information on online casinos and betting sites which cater to the Australian online casino gambler.  Australian Casinos Online will continuously add information about individual online casinos and your favorite online casino games, from the traditional Aussie favourite, pokies, to the many other online casino games offered by online gambling and gaming sites.

We are committed to providing the best information on all things pertaining to online gambling.  This includes casino banking methods.  We will present the various banking methods, their plusses and minuses as they concern Australians. So deal the cards, roll the dice, spin the roulette wheel, or check out the latest pokies game! 

There are many things to consider before registering at an Australian online casino, depositing money there, and playing.  On this page we will give a short overview.  A more thorough discussion is available inside.

Before joining an online casino consider:

• Make sure that you can play in AUD. Players who must convert their currency into another always lose on the conversion.  There was a time when online casinos did not accept AUD but that time has long passed.  All the top casinos now accept AUD.  In fact they welcome it; Aussies are known to be consistent and loyal gamers and we are much appreciated by the casinos we gamble at.
  
  In addition to losing on money conversion, players who can’t play in their own currency get confused as to how much they’ve won or lost.  The value of money is so flexible that you may lose just on the exchange rate from one day to the next.  So, always play in AUD!

• Security and safety are of absolutely paramount importance.  Never play at an Australian online casino that doesn’t have a state-of-the-art encryption system in place and fully functional to ensure the safety of your financial transactions and, no less important, the privacy of your personal information.
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• Check that the support services at an Australian online casino are offered at least on a 24/7 basis and that there is a toll-free number for Australians.  Ideally, you would want service every day of the year including Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter but some online casinos close on those days.  Some casinos offer excellent support when the support staff is working but many take the weekend off!
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• Be certain that the online casino accepts Australian online banking methods.  These days, there really is no reason for any casino not to have a business arrangement with POLi.  Although POLi is the online banking method of choice for many Aussies, it is not the best method for everyone.  Choose an online casino that offers many different banking methods.  Many players like to use credit or debit cards; some prefer pre-paid cards so they are not tempted to exceed their preset budget.  Some casinos allow players to deposit with gift cards.  You should have the option of using a bank transfer if that is your preference.  Finally, the many eWallets available make banking a smooth process.
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• Check out withdrawing rules.  Some casinos allow weekend withdrawal of online casino winnings; others don’t.  Some casinos have a long waiting period before they process your withdrawal request.  We encourage online gamers to always feel that they control the deposit and withdrawal process.  After all, we are talking about your online casino winnings!  There are a lot of excellent online casinos so you should never simply accept poor service or a bureaucratic runaround especially regarding your money.
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• You should be able to play on flash if your computer doesn’t have enough memory to allow downloading an entire casino.  If you do download, you should never have to struggle to understand and follow the download instructions.
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• Check that all your favourite casino games, like Aussie pokies or Australian online pokies, are available.  Most Aussies play Australian online pokies first but have come to enjoy many other casino games.  For example, the online casino you choose should have a large selection of blackjack variations.  In our blackjack section you will learn about the many variations of blackjack.  A good online casino with a wide selection of blackjack variants should have a page that is both easy to find and very informative about the games. 
  
  You would be surprised how often the explanatory page is hard to find and, when found, proves to be uninformative! The same goes for roulette and video poker.

• Make sure that you can play any Australian online game in practice or free mode.  The safest way to learn the basic rules of any game is by playing with no financial risk.  The large number of variations mentioned above mean that each variation has nuances that you should see before you get surprised and make a costly mistake.
  
  Every game should have a link to the rules specific to that game. 

• Search for reviews or any articles written about the Australian online casino in blogs or forums. This will give you a good idea of what players think and have experienced.
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• Look for well-known seals of security and fair play like SSL and eCogra certification. This will ensure your safety at an Australian online casino.  eCogra also certifies the soundness of the Random Number Generator (RNG) which guarantees that the games are completely out of the control of the casino.  eCogra also publishes payout percentages for the casino as a whole and for the different game categories.
  
  Online casinos have far less overhead than bricks-and-mortar casinos.  They should return a substantial amount of the “savings” to you, the players!  An online casino should consistently pay out at least 96% of all money wagered.  Some games usually pay out more than others.  Video poker often pays out 98% or more while pokies pay out about 96%.  But within the vast world of online pokies there are games that pay out more and some that pay out less.

• Read the terms and conditions carefully on everything from day-to-day gaming to promotions so that you know exactly what the Australian online casino is offering. Some terms and conditions are difficult to read because the person who wrote them wasn’t up to the task: making them easily understood by average, intelligent people.  We advise that you play at a casino that values your support enough to make the by-laws readable and clearly understandable.
  
  Even the best written terms and conditions are no picnic to read.  Most gamers will choose to do so only once.  If you register at more than one casino, we urge you to read both casino’s terms and conditions.

• All Australian online casinos offer a special bonus to new players.  It pays to research at least this online bonus at a number of casinos for its relative value. One important issue to pay attention to is the duration of the Welcome Package offer; some new player bonuses expire in one week, some last longer.  Welcome bonuses are a percentage bonus of a deposit.  The actual percentage is also important. Play through requirements may be easily achievable or quite daunting.  The difficult play through requirements may turn a seemingly excellent package into a far less attractive one.
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• If you decide to register at a PC casino, that is, a casino you play on a desk top or lap top computer, you will likely also want to play on your mobile device at some time.  Most mobile casinos are adjuncts to a parent PC casino so they follow the parent casino regarding bonuses, promotions, banking, certification, safety, and support.  However, mobile casinos differ as to the number of games they offer, the quality of the interface, and whether your mobile device is supported by the mobile casino’s software. We detail the best mobile casinos considering all of these important parameters.
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• Many online casinos offer a Live Casino.  This is usually a studio where three casino games, blackjack, roulette, and baccarat go on live.  You may be playing alone with a dealer or croupier or there could be other players at the table with whom you can talk.  Some casinos run a feed from an actual live casino.
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• You should consider the choice and variety of games before you choose a casino.  For example, European roulette has a much lower house edge than American roulette.  French roulette has a house edge even smaller than European. In the sub-section on roulette we explain the differences in full.
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• Many online casinos run several promotions with big prizes while others concentrate on a single big promotion each month with smaller prizes but far more winners.  The casino you choose may ultimately boil down to the type of promotions you like.  Current promotions will be prominently offered.  If you can’t get a good explanation of the promotion it may be a signal to look elsewhere.
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• Casinos often offer other promotions such as a refer-a-friend bonus, a special online bonus for Sunday deposits, a birthday bonus, etc.
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• Casinos have a Loyalty program where you get points for betting.  Each casino has its own formula for how points are calculated.  Different games offer different rates.  Aussie pokies usually offer the most points per dollar wagered.  Before joining, you should learn about the ease with which you can redeem points.  Loyalty programs are always structured as a ladder.  You rise on the ladder as you accrue points.  Each step on the ladder entitles you to increased benefits.
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• Online casinos may offer tournaments.  These tournaments can be within the casino or as far reaching as the entire software developer’s network.  The larger the participating audience the higher the grand prize.
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• Another source of big wins is the many progressive jackpots available.  Most players are aware that many pokies feature progressive jackpots; fewer realize that there are progressive jackpots for blackjack, roulette, and even the happy-go-lucky parlor games that most casinos offer as a humorous diversion.  Progressive jackpots can reach well over one million dollars.  Nevertheless, many players would benefit more by playing games with more wins.  It will benefit you in the long run to learn more about progressive jackpots to determine whether they are a suitable pursuit for you.
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• At the end of the day, you should see online gaming as a form of entertainment.  All the improvements and changes that have taken place in online gaming over the last fifteen years point to online gaming primarily as entertainment.  Try playing Lucky Leprechaun and arriving at a different conclusion.

Nevertheless, some gamers get carried away by their pursuit of instant wealth.  If you find yourself moving in that direction you should be able to get support from the casino regarding regulating your gaming activity so it stays within your financial and emotional means.

It’s best to play at a casino that takes the idea of responsible gambling with the utmost seriousness.