Last updated: June 2026 — Lachlan Drummond, Corduroysite
Every review published on Corduroysite is the result of hands-on, independent testing carried out by Lachlan Drummond. Since launching this site, the goal has been straightforward: give Australian players an honest, detailed look at PayID pokies sites before they deposit a single dollar. No guesswork, no recycled information, no operator influence. Just real accounts, real deposits, and real gameplay.
This page explains exactly how each site is assessed, what criteria matter most, and how scores are calculated. If you have ever wondered why one site scores higher than another on Corduroysite, the answers are all here.
Before anything else, Lachlan verifies who operates the casino and under which jurisdiction it holds a licence. Sites without credible licensing are removed from consideration immediately. Background checks on the operator, ownership history, and any publicly documented player disputes are also completed at this stage.
Lachlan creates a real player account using standard Australian details. This tests the sign-up process for speed, clarity, and any unnecessary friction. Identity verification steps are also completed to understand exactly what Australian players will experience.
Because Corduroysite focuses specifically on PayID pokies sites, every reviewed casino must support PayID as a real deposit method. A genuine deposit is made via PayID to confirm processing speed, minimum and maximum limits, and whether funds actually arrive in the timeframe advertised.
Lachlan spends meaningful time browsing and playing pokies across multiple software providers. This includes testing load times, mobile compatibility, game filters, and the availability of popular Australian-favourite titles.
Welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions are claimed and tested against real wagering requirements. Terms and conditions are read in full, including contribution rates, game restrictions, and withdrawal caps.
Support teams are contacted directly via live chat, email, or both. Response times, accuracy of answers, and overall helpfulness are recorded.
A withdrawal is requested to test processing times, any additional verification requirements, and whether funds arrive as promised.
All findings are compiled into a final score and a written review. Nothing is published until the full testing cycle is complete.
Each site is scored out of 10 in six key categories. The categories carry different weightings to reflect what matters most to Australian PayID pokies players in 2026.
| Category | Weighting | What We Look At |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Licence authority, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promos, fairness of terms |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number and variety of pokies, software providers, new releases, demo availability |
| Payment Methods | 15% | PayID deposit and withdrawal speed, fees, limits, additional banking options |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, response speed, quality of answers, contact channels |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Browser performance, app availability, pokies loading on mobile, ease of navigation |
Final scores are presented on a scale of 1 to 10, calculated as a weighted average of all six category scores.
Independence is something Lachlan Drummond takes seriously. Corduroysite may earn affiliate commissions when readers sign up to a reviewed casino, but this never influences scores or written conclusions. Here is how bias is actively prevented:
Lachlan Drummond has spent years researching the Australian online gambling landscape, with a particular focus on how PayID has changed the way Aussie players fund their accounts. The methodology described on this page has been developed through hundreds of hours of direct testing and is updated as the industry evolves. When you read a review on Corduroysite, you are reading the conclusions of someone who has actually used the site, not someone summarising information found elsewhere.
Questions about the review process? Reach out via the contact page at corduroysite.com.