1. Classify the product
We first identify whether the subject is an online casino, wagering service, lottery, land venue, social game or information publisher. This prevents a foreign casino licence from being confused with Australian wagering authorisation.
2. Grade the source
Primary regulator records and legislation have the highest weight for legal status. Exact dated account terms control bonuses and account rules. Provider rule panels control game mechanics. Transparent independent reviews are secondary evidence. Search snippets, anonymous posts and affiliate pages are leads only.
3. Preserve uncertainty
If sources conflict, we state the conflict. We do not average owners, licences, bonus totals or payout times into a new fact. Territory, currency, date and account status are captured wherever possible.
4. Separate scores
Our Australian suitability score evaluates product legality, entity clarity, terms transparency, money exit, controls and recourse. It is not the same as a casino review score. A third party may reasonably rate commercial fairness highly while our Australian suitability remains low because the jurisdiction gate fails.
5. Test interfaces locally
Calculators and popups on this site are private browser tools. They submit nothing, accept no account information and simulate no gambling. They are tested on desktop and mobile breakpoints, with keyboard labels, reduced-motion support and no console errors.
6. Update with dates
Every page carries a visible review date. Material regulator, company, term or review changes should trigger a new check. Historical screenshots remain useful for design evidence but are not treated as current offer proof.