Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan McGregor, Sashsydney

Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Sashsydney (sashsydney.com), we believe that every Australian player deserves honest, straightforward information before choosing an online pokies platform. As part of that commitment, we are required — and proud — to be fully transparent about how this website operates financially.

This disclosure has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and reflects our ongoing dedication to editorial honesty and consumer trust.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links you will find on sashsydney.com are affiliate links. This means that when you click on a link to an online casino or pokies operator and subsequently sign up or make a deposit, Sashsydney may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate links work in the following way:

• A unique tracking code is embedded within the link on our site.
• When you click the link, the operator's system records that the referral came from sashsydney.com.
• If you complete a qualifying action — such as registering an account or depositing funds — Sashsydney may earn a commission from the operator.
• You pay nothing extra. The commission is paid by the operator, not by you.

How This Affects Our Reviews

The short answer is: it doesn't. The existence of affiliate relationships has absolutely no influence on the content, scores, or recommendations produced by Lachlan McGregor, the owner and primary reviewer at Sashsydney.

Lachlan McGregor maintains full editorial independence over every review and article published on this website. Operators cannot pay for favourable reviews, request changes to published ratings, or influence the outcome of any evaluation. If a casino or pokies site does not meet our standards, it will be rated accordingly — regardless of any commercial relationship.

Our Review Methodology

Every online pokies review published on sashsydney.com in 2026 follows a consistent, structured evaluation process developed by Lachlan McGregor based on extensive experience with the Australian online gambling market. Key criteria assessed in every review include:

• Licensing and regulatory compliance — we only feature operators licensed by recognised authorities.
• Withdrawal speed and payment options — particularly instant or fast withdrawal capabilities relevant to Australian players.
• Pokies game library — the quality, variety, and software providers behind available titles.
• Bonuses and promotions — assessed for genuine value, fair wagering requirements, and transparency of terms.
• Customer support quality — responsiveness, availability, and helpfulness.
• Mobile compatibility — performance across devices commonly used by Australian players.
• Responsible gambling tools — availability of deposit limits, self-exclusion, and player protection features.

No operator receives a passing recommendation unless it demonstrates a genuine standard of quality across these categories.

About Lachlan McGregor

Lachlan McGregor is the founder and lead reviewer at Sashsydney, bringing firsthand knowledge of the Australian online gaming landscape to every piece of content on this site. His evaluations are based on real testing, research, and ongoing monitoring of operator standards — not on commercial incentives or sponsored arrangements.

Lachlan's goal is simple: to help Australian players find reliable, enjoyable, and fair online pokies experiences they can trust.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we earn revenue, or how our reviews are produced, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us directly through the contact page on sashsydney.com.

This Affiliate Disclosure was last updated in 2026 and applies to all content published on sashsydney.com.