Meet the Team

OnlinePokiesTime is built by a small team of Australian iGaming specialists. Every casino and pokie we cover is tested with real money by the experts below — no casino can pay for a better ranking.

Sarah Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief

8 years reviewing AU online casinos. Former iGaming consultant. Tested 300+ pokies sites.

Casino safety & licensingReal-money payout testingResponsible gambling standards

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James O'Brien

Bonus Specialist

Specialises in wagering requirements and bonus terms. Has claimed $200K+ in casino bonuses.

Wagering requirementsWelcome bonus analysisFree spins & no-deposit offers

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Lisa Chang

Payments Expert

Crypto and fintech background. Tests every deposit & withdrawal method with real funds.

PayID & instant bankingCryptocurrency depositsWithdrawal speed testing

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