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BetPokies.org — Comprehensive Gambling Guide and Successful Affiliate Product
BetPokies is a leading online casino review platform for Aussie gamblers created by experienced gambler John Gold in 2020. The site is a perfect resource for those keen to dive into the world of online gambling but unsure where to begin or those who have already tried a lot and are looking for an improved experience.
Thanks to BetPokies’s team of experts, the platform is full of valuable information about different gambling-related topics, from online casino reviews and payment method guides to a unique test that helps indicate the first signs of gambling addiction. All this is to help Aussie readers have the best gambling experience.
Why BetPokies.org Is a Trusted Source?
Back in 2020, John Gold founded the website as a platform where he shared his personal insights about online casinos that he had tried out. Not so long after, BetPokies (owned by ZehrMedia LTD) started gaining popularity among Aussie players, which led John to the idea of expanding the casino review platform into something bigger, which has now become an extensive guide. This allows readers to find all the necessary info on one website without the need to waste time searching for more reliable sources.
Four years after its foundation, BetPokies team consists of experts specializing in different fields: Poppy Bate, a casino review expert, Charles Morey, a payment method expert, Alicia Want, a content expert, Andrew Kiss, a tech expert, and over 10 manual testers.
John Gold explains the reasoning behind such a choice of team members: “I personally believe that one person cannot be an expert in different fields. That’s why I’ve decided to hire people who have knowledge in different spheres so that our readers can get the most relevant and expert information.”
How BetPokies.org Rates Online Casinos?
Having over 10 years of experience, John Gold knows how hard it is to find honest and unbiased casino reviews. This is one of the reasons he created BetPokies. The team of the platform researches gambling sites thoroughly to find all the important details and even hidden pitfalls.
- Poppy Bate, the casino review expert from BetPokies verifies the availability and validity of the license. She gives extra points to those casinos with certifications from eCOGRA and iTechLab, which she personally contacts to learn more information about insights the testing agencies got about each casino site.
- When it comes to banking, Charles Morey starts his research, he tests the payment methods offered at the gambling website by setting test deposits and withdrawals. His aim is to ensure there are no hidden taxes or other unpleasant surprises. Often, this approach allows BetPokiesto find out about hidden pitfalls other casino review sites do not talk about.
- Manual testers of betpokies.org gamble at online casinos, ensuring the games are not rogued and that the provided RTP is realistic.
These are the most essential aspects of online casinos verified by BetPokies. However, they also check customer care, terms and conditions, and site’s usability, and research gambling portals to find other gamblers’ reviews and more. This allows the team of experts to provide informative and helpful online casino reviews to Aussie readers.
How BetPokies Сomplises the Blacklist of Online Casinos
Unfortunately, gambling is not only fun but also risky. The team of BetPokies takes the safety of its readers seriously. John Gold, the website’s editor-in-chief and an experienced gambler, decided to take the responsibility of explaining the risks to himself and created the “Blacklisted Casinos” guide.
“We’ve published dozens of guides and casino reviews on our website, recommending safe and trusted online casinos and mentioning the importance of responsible play and tips for choosing a safe casino in each of them. However, over time, I realized it was not enough. I decided to do in-depth research about rogue and other dangerous sites to gamble to provide our readers with the most necessary information on that matter, saving their personal and banking information, as well as their mental state.”
Each site that made a cooperation offer to BetPokies but didn’t pass the thorough verification of its experts is going to the blacklist. However, John Gold shared his plans for the nearest future about expanding the list: “I release we can’t check and blacklist every dangerous online casino out there. Therefore, we decided to use the help of our readers. Pretty soon, we will create a form where gamblers can share their complaints about a particular gambling site with proof of it being unsafe. Then, Poppy Bate will test the website herself, do more research, and if it turns out dangerous we will put it on our blacklist!”
Casino Category Guides from John Gold
For Aussie gamblers not to get confused by the variety of information provided by BetPokies.org, John Gold decided to write extensive casino category guides, such as new online casinos, real money casinos, minimum deposit casinos, and more!
There, he features important aspects about each of them, providing all relevant and useful information. There, readers can find different comparison tables, tips on how to choose online casinos of different types, and recommendations regarding how to gamble there. Charles Morey, a financial expert, adds insights about payment methods to choose from when choosing games at every casino. This way, joining efforts, they offer Aussies all-covering guides, which allow them to avoid looking for other sites.
Essentially, during the history of its existence, BetPokies.org became an integral part of the Australian online casino review market, offering invaluable and unique insights on online gambling. If you are interested in cooperation with BetPokies, please contact [email protected].
Affiliate Announcements
Registration opens as ‘Nuevos Horizontes’ unveiled as creative theme for Barcelona-bound iGB Affiliate
As registration opens for iGB Affiliate, ‘Nuevos Horizontes’ (New Horizons) has been unveiled as the creative theme driving the international marketing campaign in support of the 2025 edition which will be the first to take place at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona alongside sister show ICE.
Explaining the thinking behind the creative Naomi Barton, iGB Events’ Global Portfolio Director said: “The iGaming industry is continually evolving, and our 2025 campaign invites affiliates to explore new horizons at our exciting new venue, Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
“iGB Affiliate is the home of the igaming affiliate community, and it enables connection, growth and shared business success for our audience of affiliates, operators and tech vendors. This campaign will drive our community into uncharted territory, sparking a spirit of exploration that embraces emerging markets, innovative strategies, and untapped commercial opportunities. It equips affiliates with the tools and insights needed to adapt, innovate, and conquer new horizons.”
She added: “With our move to Barcelona we’re setting our sights on an incredibly bright future. The additional space at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, which is among the largest exhibition venues in Europe, will enable iGB Affiliate to achieve its full potential and continue to connect the best affiliates with the best operators and tech vendors.
“The 2025 edition of the show is set to feature a record 250 exhibitors and sponsors, occupying 15,000 sqm of space. The enhanced facilities in Barcelona will empower the affiliate community to forge new igaming connections, build strategic and trusted partnerships, expand their networks, and explore uncharted territories.”
Awards
Casino Guru takes the top distinction in SBC Awards 2024
Casino Guru has won the SBC Awards 2024 in the “Casino Affiliate of the Year” category, which was contested by 12 shortlists and, which was ultimately won by the company.
Casino Guru is the biggest database of online casinos and online casino bonuses with up-to-date information on thousands of online casinos on the internet, providing human-reviewed insight into individual casinos and devising a complex Safety Index to help assess brands and help players make an informed choice.
The database has grown rapidly, with Casino Guru upholding its “Casino Affiliate of the Year” status by consistently updating its repository with accurate, human-verified data. The accolade was awarded based on key performance indicators, including a more than 100% increase in organic traffic and a noticeable expansion in referring domains over the observed period.
Casino Guru’s Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling Šimon Vincze, had this to add: “Winning a major award for best casino affiliate is an excellent achievement for us because, as a private company, we do not disclose every commercial detail in the nomination. Instead, we focus on unique achievements and use publicly available information, which puts us at a disadvantage against publicly listed companies. Despite such strong competition, we still managed to convince the judges this year.”
Casino Guru has so far processed more than 6,930 casinos and it currently is the world’s largest gambling casino forum, proving an invaluable source of information for players of all backgrounds. The Casino Guru Forum now numbers 200,000 users and has generated 53,000 posts in the 12 months leading up to the company’s submission for SBC Awards 2024.
In the observed period, the brand has similarly handled 13,514 disputes, compared to 10,708 from the previous period and recovered $10,121,109 in player funds. Casino Guru established 310 new partnerships over the same period.
The accolade comes after Casino Guru added 1,201 new casino brands in the period leading up to the company’s submission alone, with 3,750 casinos reviewed over the extended period, the result of a dedicated joint effort by the company’s team of experts.
The company has used big data, consumer feedback, and a fastidious in-house team of analysts to ensure that it remains at the very forefront of the sector, winning it the important SBC Awards accolade in the “Casino Affiliate of the Year,” and further consolidate its status as an indispensable industry source for matching players with the best casino websites.
This is hardly the first distinction won by Casino Guru this year, or the first time Casino Guru’s efforts have been rewarded at an industry summit.
Casino Guru similarly secured the Vixio Global Regulatory Awards distinction in the “Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling” category, demonstrating that as an affiliate company, Casino Guru remains multi-faceted, and fully committed to bringing the safest and most reliable information to its players.
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QMRA Online Certificates launched to boost transparency and trust in the iGaming Industry
Quality Mark Responsible Affiliates (QMRA), the certification initiative for iGaming affiliate websites, is proud to announce the launch of individualized online certificates for its members. This new initiative is set to enhance transparency and trust among consumers, operators, and regulatory authorities by providing dedicated landing pages that validate each affiliate’s commitment to responsible and compliant practices.
Previously, QMRA members linked to a general certificate page. Now, each affiliate has its own specific online certificate, featuring a detailed overview of its compliance with the QMRA Code. This includes adherence to strict standards in responsible advertising, channelling objectives, and the promotion of responsible gambling. This change not only benefits stakeholders by showcasing the integrity and reliability of each certified website but also offers SEO advantages, as the certificates are uniquely tailored to the affiliate’s site.
Quote by Steven Vrolijk, LL.M., QMRA Director: “Our goal is to create a safer and more transparent iGaming environment. These online certificates reflect our members’ dedication to responsible gambling and compliance. This initiative will help consumers make informed choices and enhance the credibility of our affiliates in the eyes of operators and regulators.”
From now on, all new QMRA members will receive a dedicated certificate page upon certification. Existing members have been notified to update their footer links to their new, personalized certificate pages, which are accessible via the QMRA member overview page.
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