Why this site exists
Poker machines are everywhere in Australia, from pubs and clubs to casinos, yet most people who play them have never been told how they work. Marketing talks about jackpots and bonus features. It rarely explains that the result of every spin is settled the moment you press the button, or that a machine returning 90% will, over time, keep ten cents of every dollar put through it.
Online, the picture is murkier. Online casino games and online pokies cannot legally be offered to people in Australia, but offshore sites still target Australian players with bonuses and local-looking branding. People who use them have little protection when something goes wrong.
This site explains both sides in plain language, so you can make informed decisions and know where to go for help.