Patrick has been working in the gambling space since 2016. He started in fintech, helping Australian startups with payment integration, before moving full-time into the iGaming industry.
Since then, he has reviewed over 300 online casinos and built scoring systems for payment speed, licensing quality and player safety. He focuses heavily on PayID testing, withdrawal reliability and bonus transparency.
At PayIDPlay, Patrick is responsible for:
- selecting which new casinos get reviewed
- checking licensing status and payment policies
- testing deposits and withdrawals with real PayID transactions
- identifying risk factors in bonus terms and user agreements
He holds certification in Responsible Gambling Awareness from the RGC (Responsible Gambling Council) and regularly reviews compliance updates from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
Patrick follows the research of Dr Sally Gainsbury and Dr Alex Blaszczynski to better understand player behaviour and risk management.
He’s also completed AML and KYC fundamentals training through the iGaming Academy, giving him a strong base in platform integrity.
How Patrick Reviews Each Casino
Each casino listed under Patrick’s name has gone through a full manual test. He personally:
- Registers an account and verifies KYC procedures
- Makes a real-money deposit using PayID
- Tests popular pokies including Megaways and Bonus Buy titles
- Checks mobile performance and game load times
- Claims bonuses, verifies wagering rules and limitations
- Attempts a real withdrawal via PayID and notes timing
- Contacts support with questions about fees and payouts
All findings are documented and published only if the casino passes the fairness, speed, and transparency benchmarks. If not, it won’t be recommended.