Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Mybusinessplanet

How We Rate

Our Casino Review Methodology at Mybusinessplanet

At Mybusinessplanet.com, every casino review you read is the result of a thorough, hands-on evaluation process carried out by James Wilson, our lead reviewer and site owner. We understand that Australian players are trusting us with their money and their time, so we take that responsibility seriously. This page explains exactly how we assess online casinos, what criteria we use, how much weight each factor carries, and why you can trust our ratings to be honest and independent.

Who Conducts Our Reviews

James Wilson personally tests every online casino featured on Mybusinessplanet before a single word of a review is written. James has spent years evaluating the Australian online gambling market and brings direct, practical experience to each assessment. He creates real player accounts, makes actual deposits using Australian dollars, claims bonuses, plays a range of real-money games, contacts customer support teams, and processes withdrawals. No casino is reviewed based on operator-supplied information alone. Every rating reflects genuine, first-person experience.

Our Step-by-Step Review Process

James follows a consistent, repeatable process for every casino review published on this site. Here is how it works:

• Step 1 – Licensing Verification: Before anything else, James checks whether the casino holds a valid licence from a recognised regulatory authority. Unlicensed or suspiciously licenced sites are disqualified immediately.
• Step 2 – Account Registration: James registers a real player account using standard Australian player details to test the sign-up process for ease and transparency.
• Step 3 – Deposit Testing: A real deposit is made using payment methods available to Australian players, including POLi, credit cards, and popular e-wallets, to assess speed and reliability.
• Step 4 – Bonus Claiming: James claims the welcome bonus and reads the full terms and conditions to evaluate fairness, wagering requirements, and overall value.
• Step 5 – Game Testing: A selection of slots, table games, and live dealer titles are played to assess software quality, fairness, and variety.
• Step 6 – Customer Support Contact: James contacts the support team via live chat and email to test response times, helpfulness, and availability.
• Step 7 – Withdrawal Processing: A withdrawal is requested to verify how quickly funds are paid out and whether the process is straightforward.
• Step 8 – Mobile Testing: The casino is accessed on a mobile device to evaluate the quality of the mobile experience, including game performance and navigation.
• Step 9 – Final Scoring: All findings are compiled and scored against our weighted rating criteria before the review is written and published.

Our Rating Criteria and Weightings

Each casino is scored across six core categories. The categories are weighted to reflect what matters most to Australian players in 2026. The final score is calculated out of 10.

Rating Category	Weighting	What We Evaluate
Licensing & Safety	25%	Regulatory licence validity, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, player fund protection
Bonuses & Promotions	20%	Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, bonus terms fairness, ongoing promotions
Game Selection	20%	Number of titles, software providers, slots, table games, live dealer options, RTP transparency
Payment Methods	15%	AUD support, available deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, transaction fees
Customer Support	10%	Live chat availability, email response times, support quality, Australian-friendly hours
Mobile Experience	10%	App or browser compatibility, mobile game performance, ease of navigation on smartphone

Understanding Our Rating Scale

All casinos on Mybusinessplanet are scored on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each score range means:

• 9.0 – 10.0 – Exceptional: Among the very best options for Australian players. Excels in nearly every category.
• 7.0 – 8.9 – Very Good: A strong, reliable choice with only minor shortcomings worth noting.
• 5.0 – 6.9 – Average: Decent in some areas but has noticeable weaknesses that may affect your experience.
• 3.0 – 4.9 – Below Average: Significant issues in one or more important categories. Proceed with caution.
• 1.0 – 2.9 – Poor: Serious concerns around safety, fairness, or transparency. We do not recommend these sites.

How Mybusinessplanet Stays Unbiased

Independence is the foundation of everything we do at Mybusinessplanet. We are not owned by, affiliated with, or financially controlled by any casino operator. Our revenue comes from referral commissions when players choose to sign up at casinos we recommend. However, this commercial relationship never influences our scores or written assessments. Casinos cannot pay for higher ratings, and sites with poor practices receive honest, critical reviews regardless of any commercial relationship.

James Wilson makes all final editorial decisions independently. Casinos are never given the opportunity to review or alter content before publication. If a casino's standards decline after a review is published, we update the review and score accordingly. Our loyalty is to Australian players, not to operators.

Questions About Our Methodology

If you have questions about how we rate casinos or want to suggest a site for review, you are welcome to reach out via our contact page at mybusinessplanet.com. We are committed to full transparency and are happy to explain any aspect of our process in more detail.