Last updated: May 2026 — James Wilson, Aftermasterpro
At Aftermasterpro, every casino review published on aftermasterpro.com is the result of a structured, hands-on evaluation process carried out personally by James Wilson. We believe Australian players deserve honest, thorough, and independent assessments of PayID pokies sites — not rushed overviews or recycled information. This page explains exactly how we score and rank casinos so you always know what is behind every rating you see on our site.
James Wilson is the author, owner, and primary reviewer at Aftermasterpro. With years of hands-on experience evaluating online casinos for the Australian market, James personally registers an account, makes real deposits using PayID, plays pokies, contacts customer support, and requests withdrawals on every site before a review is published. No casino is rated based on marketing materials alone. Every score reflects direct, real-world testing conducted in 2026.
Aftermasterpro operates independently and has no ownership relationships, editorial agreements, or revenue-sharing arrangements that influence our scores. Affiliate commissions we may earn never affect the outcome of a review.
Before a full review begins, James checks whether the casino holds a legitimate licence from a recognised regulatory authority. Sites operating without a valid licence are removed from consideration immediately and will never appear as a recommended option on Aftermasterpro.
James creates a real player account, completes the identity verification process, and notes how straightforward or complicated the sign-up experience is for Australian users.
A real deposit is made using PayID to test transaction speed, minimum deposit requirements, and any fees involved. This step is especially important for our audience, as PayID is the preferred instant banking method for most Australian players.
James plays a representative selection of pokies — including high-RTP titles, progressive jackpots, and new releases — to assess game quality, loading times, and overall fairness.
All available welcome offers, free spins, reload bonuses, and loyalty programmes are claimed and tested. Wagering requirements, time limits, and game restrictions are documented in full.
A withdrawal request is submitted and tracked from approval to receipt. Processing times, minimum withdrawal amounts, and any friction in the process are all recorded.
James contacts support via live chat and email at different times of day to evaluate response speed, accuracy, and professionalism.
All findings are compiled, scores are calculated using our weighted criteria, and the final review is written and published on aftermasterpro.com.
Every casino is scored out of 10 in each category. The final overall score is a weighted average calculated using the percentages shown below.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid licence, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, terms fairness, ongoing promotions |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of pokies, software providers, RTP transparency, new releases |
| Payment Methods | 15% | PayID availability, withdrawal speed, deposit limits, fees |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, live chat quality, email response time |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile browser performance, app availability, pokie quality on small screens |
All casinos are scored on a 1 to 10 scale for each category and overall:
Independence is the foundation of everything we publish. Here is how we protect our editorial integrity:
If you have any questions about how a specific casino was reviewed or scored, you are welcome to reach out directly through the contact page on aftermasterpro.com. James Wilson reads and responds to reader enquiries personally.