Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan Crawford, Assassinwilliams
Every casino review published on assassinwilliams.com follows a structured, transparent process developed and carried out personally by Lachlan Crawford. This page explains exactly how we evaluate Australian online casinos, what criteria matter most, and why you can trust the scores you see across this site.
We believe Australian players deserve honest, detailed, and independently verified information before depositing real money. That commitment to transparency starts here.
Every single casino reviewed on this site is personally tested by Lachlan Crawford before a single word is written. That means creating a real player account, depositing real Australian dollars, playing actual games, contacting customer support, and requesting withdrawals. No review on assassinwilliams.com is written from a press kit, a sponsored brief, or second-hand information. If Lachlan has not tested it directly, it does not get reviewed.
This hands-on approach ensures that every rating reflects a genuine player experience, not a theoretical checklist.
Before registering, we verify the operator's licensing status, ownership history, and any public complaints or regulatory actions. Casinos with a history of withheld winnings or unresolved player disputes are flagged immediately.
We complete the full sign-up process as a standard Australian player would, noting how long verification takes, what documents are required, and whether the KYC process is reasonable and straightforward.
We claim the welcome offer and read every line of the terms and conditions. We track wagering requirements, game contribution rates, maximum bet rules, and withdrawal caps to give you an honest picture of what a bonus is actually worth.
We browse and play across the full game library, testing load speeds, software quality, and variety. We pay particular attention to Australian-favourite pokies, table games, and live dealer options.
We test at least two payment methods relevant to Australian players, measuring deposit processing times, withdrawal speeds, and whether any hidden fees apply.
We contact support via live chat and email with specific questions, rating response times, accuracy of answers, and overall helpfulness.
We access the casino on a mobile browser and, where available, through a dedicated app. We assess navigation, game performance, and the ease of completing banking tasks on a smaller screen.
Only after completing all of the above steps does Lachlan assign scores and write the final review. The score is calculated using the weighted criteria described below.
Each casino is scored out of 10 in six key categories. These category scores are then combined using the weightings below to produce an overall rating out of 10.
| Category | Weighting | What We Look At |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid licence from a recognised regulator, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair RNG certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, fairness of terms |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number and variety of titles, quality of software providers, live dealer options, pokie variety |
| Payment Methods | 15% | AUD support, available deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, fee transparency |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, response speed, quality and accuracy of answers |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile browser performance, app availability, ease of navigation and banking on mobile |
All casinos are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, where a higher number indicates a better overall experience for Australian players.
Independence is non-negotiable at assassinwilliams.com. Here is how we protect the integrity of every review:
If you have a question about our methodology or want to report an issue with a casino we have reviewed, you are welcome to reach out directly to Lachlan Crawford through the contact page at assassinwilliams.com.