Methodology: How the Hub Selects and Rates
How are demo games selected?
Demo games are selected from public demos that providers make available themselves. We only include providers that serve Australia according to the provider's own published territory rules. Virtual credits are the only currency used in a demo.
A provider's territory rules describe where that provider makes its content available. They are not a statement that real-money play is lawful in Australia. Real-money online pokies are prohibited when offered to people in Australia.
Where does game data come from?
Game data comes from the provider's official pages, and each game entry shows the date the data was checked. That covers details such as RTP, volatility rating, paylines and maximum win, where the provider publishes them. We report those figures as the provider's stated values, and we have not independently measured them.
| Data point | Source | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| RTP | Provider's official game page | % of total stakes, long-run |
| Volatility | Provider's official game page | Provider's own rating scale |
| Maximum win | Provider's official game page | Multiple of stake (x) |
| Date checked | Hub record | Calendar date |
How do player ratings work?
Player ratings are the average of moderated reviews from real visitors. Nothing is seeded, so ratings don't start with any invented reviews or scores, and an item with no approved reviews shows no rating. A review needs an email address to be submitted, and that address is never published.
Moderation decides whether a review meets our rules. A rating is a summary of opinions. It doesn't measure fairness, payout speed, safety or legality.
How are casinos listed?
Casinos are listed from the hub's listings data, and the listings are commercial. The hub may earn commission from these entries, and that can influence which ones appear and in what order. Check the operator's full terms if you read about an offer, and read our guide to wagering requirements for the maths behind them.
A listing on the casinos page is not a recommendation or a legal opinion, and it doesn't state or imply that the operator is licensed in Australia. Online casino services are prohibited when offered to people in Australia. Offshore operators are not regulated here, and customers have little recourse. You can use the ACMA check for licensed operators to see which wagering providers hold an Australian licence.
Does the hub test casinos or games?
No, the hub does not claim to have tested casinos, audited games or verified payouts. Where we explain probability, the examples are illustrative calculations and are labelled that way.
What is the hub's commercial disclosure?
Australian Online Pokies Hub earns commission from casino links, and that is the site's commercial model. Guides, player ratings and legal information are not paid placements. See our responsible gambling page for support.