AFL Pokies is an independent Australian guide to one topic done properly: the online pokies sign up bonus. We read the full terms behind every welcome offer we list, turn them into plain numbers (turnover, expected cost, realistic cash-out) and publish the maths so you can judge a deal for yourself.
What we do
- Compare welcome bonuses from offshore casinos that accept Australian players.
- Explain wagering requirements, max-bet caps, time limits and game weighting without jargon.
- Flag the risks honestly, including what it means to play at a site that can't be licensed in Australia.
- Put safer-play tools and free support front and centre on every page.
Meet the author: Lachlan Reid
Senior Bonus Analyst, Brisbane QLD. Lachlan started out in accounting and has spent more than nine years analysing casino promotions for Australian readers. He built the scoring model we use, writes each ranking and re-checks every offer monthly. His focus is the unglamorous part of a bonus: the turnover it demands, the stake limits it imposes and what a typical player can realistically keep.
Contact Lachlan: lachlan@aflpokies.com
How we're funded
AFL Pokies is free to read. We earn a commission when some readers sign up at a casino through our links. That funding never decides a ranking: every casino is scored with the same published model, described in our editorial policy. See our affiliate disclosure for the details.
What we're not
We are not a casino, we don't take bets and we don't hold player funds. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Australian Football League (AFL) or any sporting club; the name refers only to our domain.
Our commitments
- Content is written for adults 18+ and never aimed at minors.
- We correct mistakes quickly and note material changes on the page.
- We link to independent support: Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858).