Sam R.

Editor-in-chief and lead casino tester

  • Casino testing
  • Bonus terms
  • Blackjack strategy

Sam started out on the operator side, writing bonus terms for an online casino, which is exactly why he reads them so closely now. He has spent nine years in iGaming and has been playing blackjack and pokies for far longer.

At AustralianSpins he plans the test schedule, signs off every ranking and personally fact-checks each review before it goes live.

Articles by Sam R.

The casino bonuses worth claiming in {year}
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The casino bonuses worth claiming in {year}

Australian online casinos we tested and recommend in {year}
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Australian online casinos we tested and recommend in {year}

Fast payout casinos: every withdrawal timed by our team
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Fast payout casinos: every withdrawal timed by our team

We cash out first. Then we write the review.
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We cash out first. Then we write the review.

Casino payment methods in Australia, compared
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Casino payment methods in Australia, compared

Bitcoin casinos we tested and recommend
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Bitcoin casinos we tested and recommend

CashtoCode casinos we tested and recommend
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CashtoCode casinos we tested and recommend

Maestro casinos we tested and recommend
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Maestro casinos we tested and recommend

Neteller casinos we tested and recommend
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Neteller casinos we tested and recommend

Visa casinos we tested and recommend
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Visa casinos we tested and recommend

Best online pokies reviewed for Australian players in {year}
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Best online pokies reviewed for Australian players in {year}

5 Dragons pokie review
Pokie review

5 Dragons pokie review

Book of Dead pokie review
Pokie review

Book of Dead pokie review

Buffalo pokie review
Pokie review

Buffalo pokie review

Bull Rush pokie review
Pokie review

Bull Rush pokie review

Gates of Olympus pokie review
Pokie review

Gates of Olympus pokie review

Gonzo’s Quest pokie review
Pokie review

Gonzo’s Quest pokie review

Hot Slot: 777 Coins Halloween Edition pokie review
Pokie review

Hot Slot: 777 Coins Halloween Edition pokie review

Majestic Express: Gold Run pokie review
Pokie review

Majestic Express: Gold Run pokie review

Master of Gold pokie review
Pokie review

Master of Gold pokie review

Money Train pokie review
Pokie review

Money Train pokie review

Money Train 2 pokie review
Pokie review

Money Train 2 pokie review

Pirots 5 pokie review
Pokie review

Pirots 5 pokie review

Queen of the Nile pokie review
Pokie review

Queen of the Nile pokie review

Razor Shark pokie review
Pokie review

Razor Shark pokie review

Striking Diamond 2 pokie review
Pokie review

Striking Diamond 2 pokie review

Sugar Rush pokie review
Pokie review

Sugar Rush pokie review

Sun of Egypt 3 pokie review
Pokie review

Sun of Egypt 3 pokie review

Sweet Bonanza pokie review
Pokie review

Sweet Bonanza pokie review

Thunder Coins XXL: Hold and Win pokie review
Pokie review

Thunder Coins XXL: Hold and Win pokie review

Tramp Day Trueways pokie review
Pokie review

Tramp Day Trueways pokie review

Is Slots Gallery Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Slots Gallery Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Thunderpick Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Thunderpick Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Wild.io Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Wild.io Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Zoccer Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Zoccer Casino worth it? Our full review

How to play blackjack: a complete beginner's guide
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How to play blackjack: a complete beginner's guide

House edge explained: how the casino makes its money
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House edge explained: how the casino makes its money

Casino poker: which games to play and how they work
Academy

Casino poker: which games to play and how they work

RTP explained: what return to player really means
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RTP explained: what return to player really means

Northern Territory gambling laws and regulation
Gambling laws

Northern Territory gambling laws and regulation

Penalties under Australian gambling law
Gambling laws

Penalties under Australian gambling law

South Australia gambling laws and regulation
Gambling laws

South Australia gambling laws and regulation

Tasmania gambling laws and regulation
Gambling laws

Tasmania gambling laws and regulation

We tested 25 casino live chats. Here is how long support really takes to answer
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We tested 25 casino live chats. Here is how long support really takes to answer

Dabble paid A$1.07 million over BetStop breaches
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Dabble paid A$1.07 million over BetStop breaches

The pokies Australians launched most in November
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The pokies Australians launched most in November

Same pokie, different RTP: we checked 15 casino lobbies
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Same pokie, different RTP: we checked 15 casino lobbies

Is 7Bit Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is 7Bit Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Bizzo Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Bizzo Casino worth it? Our full review

Is CrownPlay Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is CrownPlay Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Godz Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Godz Casino worth it? Our full review

Is HellSpin Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is HellSpin Casino worth it? Our full review

Is JustCasino worth it? Our full review
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Is JustCasino worth it? Our full review

Is King Billy Casino still worth it? Our full review
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Is King Billy Casino still worth it? Our full review

Is Lucky Ones Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Lucky Ones Casino worth it? Our full review

Is LuckyWins Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is LuckyWins Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Playfina Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Playfina Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Richard Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Richard Casino worth it? Our full review

Is RollXO Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is RollXO Casino worth it? Our full review

Is SkyCrown Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is SkyCrown Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Slotrave Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Slotrave Casino worth it? Our full review

Is SpinsUP Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is SpinsUP Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Stay Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Stay Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Vegas Now Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Vegas Now Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Wild Tokyo Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Wild Tokyo Casino worth it? Our full review

Is Wincrown Casino worth it? Our full review
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Is Wincrown Casino worth it? Our full review

Reload bonuses that keep rewarding you
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Reload bonuses that keep rewarding you

Casino VIP programs worth playing for
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Casino VIP programs worth playing for

Online blackjack sites our team plays at
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Online blackjack sites our team plays at

Live dealer casinos our team plays at
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Live dealer casinos our team plays at

New casinos we tested and recommend this year
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New casinos we tested and recommend this year

Australia's best online poker sites, approved by our team
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Australia's best online poker sites, approved by our team

Online roulette sites, ranked after testing
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Online roulette sites, ranked after testing

Visa and Mastercard casinos we tested and recommend
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Visa and Mastercard casinos we tested and recommend

Neosurf casinos we tested and recommend
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Neosurf casinos we tested and recommend

Best Paysafecard casinos in Australia
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Best Paysafecard casinos in Australia

We timed 30 casino withdrawals. Here is how long “instant” really takes
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We timed 30 casino withdrawals. Here is how long “instant” really takes