Last updated: June 2026 — Lachlan McBride, Mikepainting
At Mikepainting (mikepainting.com.au), we believe that honesty and transparency are the foundation of any trustworthy review platform. This page exists to clearly explain the commercial relationships that exist between Mikepainting and the online casino operators featured across our website, in full accordance with applicable advertising standards and FTC guidelines.
Please read this disclosure carefully before using any links, recommendations, or reviews published on this website.
Mikepainting is an independent Australian review website operated by Lachlan McBride. The website specialises in reviewing and recommending PayID pokie sites for real money players in Australia. All editorial content, including casino reviews, ratings, and recommendations, is researched, written, and maintained by Lachlan McBride personally.
Some of the links you find on mikepainting.com.au are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to a casino or pokie operator featured on this site and subsequently create an account or make a qualifying deposit, Mikepainting may receive a commission payment from that operator.
This commission is paid directly by the casino operator and comes at no additional cost to you as the player. You will not pay higher fees, receive smaller bonuses, or be treated differently in any way as a result of arriving through an affiliate link on this site.
Mikepainting maintains affiliate agreements with a number of licensed online casino and pokie operators serving the Australian market. When an affiliate relationship exists with a featured operator, Mikepainting may earn:
Not every operator listed or mentioned on this website has an affiliate relationship with Mikepainting. Some sites are included purely on editorial merit, without any commercial arrangement in place.
The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence the content, ratings, or recommendations published on Mikepainting. Lachlan McBride applies the same rigorous evaluation criteria to every operator reviewed on this site, regardless of whether a commercial relationship exists.
Operators are never paid to receive positive reviews. Casino ratings are determined solely by the review methodology outlined below. If an operator performs poorly against our criteria, that assessment will be reflected honestly in the published review, even where an affiliate agreement is in place.
Each PayID pokie site reviewed on Mikepainting is evaluated using a consistent, structured methodology developed by Lachlan McBride based on practical experience with the Australian online gambling market. Key assessment criteria include:
While Mikepainting strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information, casino terms, bonuses, and availability can change. We encourage all readers to verify current offers and terms directly with the operator before signing up or depositing real money.
Gambling involves financial risk. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858.
If you have any questions about this affiliate disclosure or the commercial relationships described on this page, you are welcome to contact Lachlan McBride directly through the contact page at mikepainting.com.au. We are committed to answering any transparency-related queries honestly and promptly.
Last updated: 2026 — Mikepainting (mikepainting.com.au)