Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson leads the editorial team at OnlineCasinos.com.au with one clear goal: to give every Australian player honest, up-to-date guidance on safe real-money casinos and pokies. As Editor-in-Chief, she personally approves every review before it goes live, ensuring nothing reaches you unless it has been tested with real AUD.

About Sarah Thompson

Sarah brings 12 years of hands-on experience in Australian iGaming. She started her career at a major licensed betting operator in Melbourne, where she learned exactly how the industry works from the inside. After seeing too many players lose out to unfair terms and hidden fees, she switched sides in 2023 to focus on protecting Aussie players instead.

Today she lives in Sydney and spends her days testing casinos the same way you do — depositing her own money, claiming bonuses, spinning pokies, and withdrawing winnings. Her name appears on every review because she stands behind the results.

My Experience in Australian iGaming

Sarah’s journey started long before OnlineCasinos.com.au existed. For nearly a decade, she managed player accounts, bonus compliance, and dispute resolution at one of Australia’s biggest betting brands. That insider knowledge now helps her spot red flags instantly.

She has personally claimed and played through more than 300 welcome bonuses, completed over 200 full withdrawals (including dozens via PayID), and spun reels on more than 1,500 different pokies. Every month, she re-tests our top-rated sites to make sure nothing has changed since the last update.

Expertise & Specialisation

Sarah’s knowledge covers the exact topics that matter most to Australian players in 2026.

What Sarah Provides to You

When you read a review written or approved by Sarah, you get straight answers to the questions that matter:

• How fast do withdrawals hit your PayID?
• Is the welcome bonus actually worth claiming?
• Will your data and money stay safe?
• Is this site still trustworthy in 2026?

She writes so you can decide quickly and play confidently — no jargon, no sales pitch, just facts from someone who has tested it herself.

My Work & Recent Reviews

Sarah has written and overseen hundreds of guides and casino reviews since joining the team. You will find her name on our in-depth comparisons of PayID casinos, progressive jackpot pokies, and the latest 2026 bonus offers. She also updates our “How We Review” methodology page and contributes to the Responsible Gambling section, so every recommendation puts player safety first.

Sarah’s Personal Favourites

Just like any dedicated reviewer, Sarah has a few favourites that reveal her personality:

• 🎬 Cinematic Delights – Mad Max: Fury Road She loves the high-stakes action and clever storytelling — the same qualities she looks for in a great casino experience.
• 🥧 Culinary Pleasures – A proper Aussie meat pie with sauce After a long testing session, nothing beats sitting on Sydney Harbour with a hot pie and a flat white while reviewing the latest withdrawal times.