Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Siftbooks
Welcome to Siftbooks (siftbooks.com). Before you read any of our reviews or follow any of our recommendations, we want to be completely upfront about how this website operates and how it generates revenue. Transparency is something we take seriously, and this page exists to make sure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions.
Siftbooks participates in affiliate marketing programs with a number of online casino and pokie operators that serve Australian players. This means that when you click a link on our website and subsequently register an account or make a deposit at a recommended casino, Siftbooks may receive a financial commission from that operator. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — you pay exactly the same whether you use our link or navigate to the operator directly.
These affiliate commissions are how Siftbooks funds its ongoing operations, including research, website maintenance, and the time required to produce thorough, accurate reviews of Australian online pokies and the platforms that host them.
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that identifies Siftbooks as the source of a referral. When you click one of these links, a small tracking cookie may be stored in your browser so that the operator can attribute your visit to us. If you complete a qualifying action — such as signing up or depositing — within the cookie window, we receive a pre-agreed commission. The links themselves function identically to any other web link and do not change the product, pricing, or experience you receive from the operator.
The existence of affiliate relationships does not influence the editorial content published on Siftbooks. Every review written by James Wilson reflects an honest, independent assessment of the product being evaluated. Operators cannot pay for favourable coverage, and no casino receives a higher rating simply because it offers a more generous commission structure.
James Wilson maintains full editorial control over all content published on this website. Recommendations are made solely on the basis of merit, player experience, and the criteria outlined in our review methodology below.
Every Australian online pokie review and casino recommendation published on Siftbooks is produced according to a consistent, structured process. James Wilson evaluates each product against the following criteria:
James Wilson is the founder and sole author of Siftbooks. With years of hands-on experience researching and analysing online casino products in the Australian market, James brings genuine subject-matter expertise to every piece of content published here. His reviews are based on direct testing, thorough research, and an ongoing commitment to providing Australian players with reliable, accurate information they can trust.
In accordance with the guidelines of the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and equivalent consumer protection principles applicable in Australia, Siftbooks discloses all material connections between this website and the operators it reviews or links to. Any page on siftbooks.com that contains affiliate links will either reference this disclosure page or carry an inline disclosure notice.
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we earn money, or how our reviews are produced, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are happy to provide further clarification and remain committed to operating with full transparency at all times.
Last updated: 2026 — Siftbooks, operated by James Wilson.