Joshua Keeley
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Joshua Keeley

Australian iGaming pro with 5+ years of field experience

Hi there. I’m Joshua, a casino regular and expert reviewer at InstantPayIDPokies. I’ve been reviewing pokie sites for ages, first just for myself and then professionally for over five years. Along the way, I’ve written thousands of reviews and news pieces, including work for BC.GAME and Futureplay.

What I Do Here

  • In-depth pokie site reviews
  • Bonus and promotion breakdowns
  • Game selection and performance testing
  • Customer support and payment method evaluations

My Review Process

There’s no shortcut or secret formula; just rolling up the sleeves and going full hands on.

It starts with making a real PayID deposit and triggering the welcome bonus. Then comes the hard part: trying out as many games as the deposit and bonuses would allow, activating more bonuses, and cashing out at the end of the day.

Author casino reviews

Gamblezen online casino logo
Gamblezen Read review

I fell in love with GambleZen Casino as soon as I laid my eyes on it. The beautiful jungle theme, vibrant shades of blue, tiki-inspired graphics, and cartoon-style characters invite you to a tropical casino adventure. And it’s not just the look that impressed me. I enjoyed exploring 11,000+ pokies from leading and boutique studios. Bonuses are a mixed bag. I liked the daily offers, but I’m not a fan of some of the wagering requirements, like those mindboggling 20x for cashback.

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Despite a few glaring shortcomings, Snatch Casino delivers the goods on the many fronts that matter. It’s a stylish pokie site that takes the visual cues from GTA, offers fast and reliable PayID payments, has 11,000+ games you can access via VPN (or not), and a live casino that trades punches with the best in Australia. What’s missing here are a few regular reload bonuses and more ways to earn that sweet SND. That aside, Snatch is a top dog pokie that can only get better with more time on the block.

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I’ve had a blast with iWild. The sheer size of its game library alone puts it in a league of its own, and the fact that VPN usage is openly allowed works wonders if, for example, you want to get a taste of games by Evolution. It handles payments smoothly, too, particularly PayID which registers payments instantly and has a higher max limit than other methods. Bottom line, if you’re looking for a pokie site that’s big, bold, and built for Aussie players (with fast PayID deposits as the cherry on top), iWild Casino is absolutely worth a spin.

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Immerion Read review

Immerion Casino brings a lot to the table with its expansive game library, solid bonuses, and an open VPN policy that makes it one of the more accessible options for Aussie players. It doesn’t knock it out of the park with regular bonuses, but the inclusion of daily and weekly cashback, and especially the no deposit referral bonuses more than make up for it. Sure, the absence of a reload bonus is a bit of a miss, but it’s far from being a dealbreaker, especially with fast and secure PayID transactions. Immerion is definitely one to watch.

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National Casino Read review

National Casino Australia was an absolute joy for me. I had a great time exploring its many game sections and playing games. No deposit free spins for subscribing to notifications were a blast, especially when I got 20 instead of 10. Nice surprise! For me, the highlight of National Casino was PayID casino deposits. They were a breeze, letting me dive straight into my favourite games. Plenty of casinos claim they accept PayID, but they don’t. That makes National Casino a top choice for all Aussie players who prefer fast and safe deposits.

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GoldSpin Read review

My stay at GoldSpin Casino was enjoyable. Registration and payments, especially those via PayID, went smoothly, allowing me to start playing games immediately. The extensive selection of games satiated my appetite for variety, and I had no issues navigating the content. I particularly enjoyed playing Pragmatic Play releases, which aren’t available on most AUD-friendly sites. Although I took advantage of various promos, you should be cautious about bonuses, as they often carry high wagering requirements. At the same time, once you log in, you won’t be able to try out games for free.

Bizzo online casino logo

Bizzo Casino in Australia is everything it’s cracked up to be. The welcome pack is truly something, the no deposit bonus is a thing, PayID works like a charm, and its live dealer section is one of the best I’ve seen recently (minus the lack of Evolution games). I would have liked to be able to make $10 deposits, but I’m fine with $20 when the rest of the casino is of such quality. In all, Bizzo is a great pokie that could do with a few improvements.

Ybets online casino logo

Ybets Casino Australia provided me with tons of fun and a genuinely exciting casino experience. Since I’m also a sports fan, I really appreciated that the platform offers a sportsbook, so I could switch between casino games and sports betting whenever I wanted. I liked the bonuses, as well as the referral program that allowed me to earn bonus cash and free spins when my friends joined the casino. However, what really got me excited about Ybets was that it truly accepts PayID deposits. I tested it and it worked like a charm.

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Dragon Slots Read review

Dragon Slots Casino Australia gave me everything I could have asked for and exceeded my expectations. Could it do better? Of course. It’s a new platform, so there’s room for improvement. For instance, I would like to see PayID support deposits below $50 and over $500. Such a range would be more convenient for both casual players and high rollers. Other than that, I don’t have many complaints. Some downsides stem directly from the market’s limitations, so they don’t have much to do with the operator itself.