We know Australian casinos from the inside — not from hearsay
Australia is home to some of the most iconic casino destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. From Crown Melbourne and The Star Sydney to smaller venues in Cairns, Darwin and Hobart — each property has its own character, its own crowd, its own atmosphere. That’s exactly what makes Australia such a fascinating country to write about.
What drives us
Too many casino descriptions sound interchangeable — a few generic sentences, a list of games, done. What’s missing is the real impression: what does it feel like when you walk in? How’s the service? What can you expect at the poker tables or on the gaming floor? Those are precisely the questions we ask.
Our texts are based on real visits, personal impressions and the sharp eye of our authors — each with their own specialisation, each with genuine experience.
Our experts for casinos in Australia
Emily Carter
Expert in atmosphere and visitor experience · Melbourne
Emily Carter works as a freelance photographer specialising in interiors: restaurants, hotels, event venues — and in recent years, casinos as well. Her assignments have taken her into spaces most visitors only ever see from the gaming side. She knows them from every angle — lighting, layout, detailing, the effect an entrance has at first glance. Based in Melbourne, she has photographed hospitality venues across Victoria and interstate, from Southbank riverfront restaurants to boutique hotels in Sydney and Brisbane.
- Freelance photographer with a focus on hospitality and venue interiors
- Visits casinos both as a photographer and as a personal observer
- Specialisation: atmosphere, spatial impact, visitor experience
Liam Bennett
Poker expert and connoisseur of the Australian tournament circuit · Sydney
Liam Bennett is a corporate lawyer in Sydney by profession — analytical thinking and precision are his daily business. For more than twelve years, his passion outside the office has been poker. He doesn’t know the game from books, but from real hands, long nights at the table and the concentrated silence before a big decision. He regularly plays cash games and tournament series along the east coast and has followed the Aussie Millions era at Crown Melbourne closely since his first live event.
- Finalist, Sydney Championship Series 2022
- Finalist, Brisbane Poker Open 2024
- Specialisation: poker tournaments, cash games, table atmosphere
Jack Wilson
Expert in gaming machines and entertainment offerings · Brisbane
Jack Wilson has been writing as a freelance journalist for more than ten years about nightlife, entertainment and leisure — for Australian online media and regional magazines. Brisbane is his home town, and The Star Brisbane and Treasury precinct are familiar territory. He has spent years comparing gaming floors, show programs, dining options and loyalty offerings across venues from the Gold Coast to Perth.
- Freelance journalist for Australian online media and regional magazines
- Specialised in gaming machines (“pokies”) and entertainment offerings
- Specialisation: comparing offerings across Australian casino venues