Trust centre
Primary sources and evidence hierarchy
Not all citations answer the same question. Regulators establish legal context, providers explain game mechanics, operator terms govern accounts and independent datasets can show search or market patterns.
We use the closest authoritative source available and state when a conclusion is an inference rather than a confirmed fact.
What to examine
Core Australian references include ACMA’s Interactive Gambling Act guidance, licensed wagering register and blocked-site information, plus Gambling Help Online for support.
Evidence that matters
For games, the running help screen outranks a generic review because configurations can differ. For promotions, dated full terms outrank banners or affiliate summaries.
The risk to keep visible
A source can be genuine but irrelevant to the claim—for example, a foreign licence does not establish Australian authorisation.
A four-point check
- 01Match source to claim
- 02Prefer current primary records
- 03Archive volatile terms
- 04Label inference clearly
Australian context comes first
ACMA states that online casinos and online pokies are prohibited interactive gambling services that providers must not offer to people in Australia. A foreign licence, Australian-themed landing page or accessible registration form does not turn an offshore casino into an Australian-authorised service. Before considering any product detail, verify the service type, legal operator and current regulator guidance.