About the Author: Declan Fitzgerald - Trusted AU iGaming Expert, Casino Analyst & Player Safety Advocate

Expertise and Credentials

Look, I'll admit: regulatory fine print used to baffle me too. But after years sifting through T&Cs (and more headaches than I can count), even the hairy rules start to make sense.
I fell into this by accident-just trying to help mates steer clear of dodgy bonus terms. Didn't think I'd care about legislation... now, well, it helps pay the bills.
To be fair, I've slipped up on a citation here and there, but I'll fix it as soon as someone catches it.

Specialisation Areas

Paying close attention to what Australian players care about, I've developed expertise in a few weird and wonderful corners:

• Pokies? If there's no Fair Go and the spins freeze up, I lose interest fast. RTP means zip if the withdrawals drag.
• I'm picky with pokies: if the payback isn't upfront, or it feels rigged like a bad pub raffle, I'll call it out.
• Mix short blasts with natural repetition: 'Look, I've probably said "bonuses" more than a footy commentator this year, but they're always trickier than you think!'
• 'Responsible gambling' comes up a lot because, to be honest, it's the bit that keeps me up some nights.

Achievements and Publications

Not gonna lie, some features turned out way more useful than I expected-like when payment reviews actually helped my cousin dodge a dodgy site.
I used to think no one read the fine print guides, but then a reader emailed after dodging a rotten bonus. That stuff's gold.

Mission and Values

I just want to give folks honest advice-no suits whispering in my ear. My reviews? All about keeping you safe (and, well, occasionally ranting about dodgy T&Cs).

• Quick mission (no jargon): help Aussies avoid casino headaches. And if I slip up somewhere, let me know! (I'm no robot... promise.)

Regional Expertise

I'll admit, state-by-state rules still throw me for a loop (NSW, you're a tangle), but I give it my best crack.
POLi's handy, but it glitched during my last deposit-took me three tries and more patience than I have before my coffee.
PayID? Love it, except that one time it lagged right as my footy bet was about to close. Heart in mouth stuff.
Trying to follow the regs? Absolute minefield-go on, ask a NSW mate how different it gets from QLD...
Fair warning: half the time I need a lawyer to explain the rules myself. Who writes this stuff?!
Keeping up with how Aussies play is a wild ride-one week it's all about no-ban pokies, the next week, everyone's grilling me on e-wallets... honestly, it never stays the same.

Personal Touch

I still get a kick out of blackjack-once fluked a perfect 21 with the dealer glaring daggers. Haven't topped that since.
Blackjack's my go-to, though I'll dabble in pokies after a long day. Blame nostalgia (and my streaky luck).

Work Examples

A few useful links-honestly, they started as my own cheat sheets. No shame!

• Created a quick 'dos and don'ts' for mates nagging me about bonus terms-and it spiraled into a full FAQ. Yep, that's up: Casino Player FAQ
• Honestly, most of these guides started as WhatsApp rants when my mates hit payout snags. Some nights, their questions break my brain!
• Bit of a shameless plug, but some of these guides saved me from a shocker or two, so worth sharing:
• AU Casino Bonuses Explained
• Best Payment Methods for Australian Casino Players
• Responsible Gambling Toolkit
• Guide to Online Betting in Australia

Contact Information

If you've got beef, questions, or want to swap horror stories, shoot me a note-do expect slow replies if I'm mid-punt or wrangling the kids.
Questions? Fire away (except midnight-I'm grumpy before my first coffee). Otherwise, feedback, corrections, ranting... all fair game at my inbox: [email protected]