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Every guide on EmpFirst carries a byline, because a review is only as trustworthy as the person who stands behind it. We are a small Australian desk, and each of us writes about the area we actually know — payouts, payments, or games. Here is who we are and what we cover. More on how we work is on our about and how we review pages.
Melbourne-based lead editor who started by tracking pokie payouts for mates and now runs EmpFirst's main casino reviews and new-site coverage. Blunt about slow-paying sites and casinos that bury their wagering multipliers. Read Lachlan's full bio →
Sydney-based payments writer with a fintech background. Explains PayID and the NPP, crypto rails, and exactly when identity verification triggers on an offshore withdrawal. Covers our PayID, crypto, fast-withdrawal and no-verification guides. Read Priya's full bio →
Gold Coast-based games writer who tracks RTP and new provider releases. Chases Megaways and high-RTP titles and is quick to call out an "exclusive" pokie that is really a reskin. Covers our online pokies coverage. Read Marco's full bio →