Valerie Stronghold - Author at Australian Gamblers

Valerie Stronghold

Valerie Stronghold

Casino Content Writer

Valerie Stronghold is a Casino Content Writer at Australian Gamblers, based on the Gold Coast, Australia. With over seven years of experience writing about online casinos, she specialises in turning complex casino features, bonuses, and terms into clear, player-friendly content. Valerie works closely under the supervision of Mike Waters, writing detailed casino reviews and guides based on his hands-on testing and expert analysis when he’s short on time.

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May 14, 2026

22Bit keeps things simple and gets the important stuff right, and this alone makes me consider it again and place...

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May 6, 2026

Honestly, Azurslot feels underdeveloped, and I’m saying this even after giving it a proper run for a few weeks. It’s...

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May 5, 2026

You won’t see Fortune Play Casino screaming for attention, but it quietly does a lot of things right. There are...

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May 4, 2026

Roby Casino feels a bit ‘take it or leave it,’ but it’s definitely not a top contender for the best...

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April 22, 2026

I knew from the start that VegaZone wouldn’t keep me forever. It does get a lot right, but it also...

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April 17, 2026

CasinoChan’s goal is not to impress you, and I say that as a positive. The live dealer section is massive,...

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April 16, 2026

10 Reasons Why Casino Payouts Get Delayed: Australian Gamblers Explain

The moment you hit that Withdraw button, you start the countdown. I’ve been there – we all want instant withdrawals,...

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April 13, 2026

SlotLords definitely gets the basics right, and that’s what counts. The library hosts 10,000+ games, there are more tournaments, promos,...

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April 9, 2026

Slotrave makes a really strong case for becoming my long-term casino site. The reasons are plenty: withdrawals are fast, and...

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April 3, 2026

N1Bet clearly knows what it’s doing. The attractions here are numerous: a huge game library (10,000+ games), a great mix...

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April 2, 2026

Land-Based vs Online Gambling in Australia – Which Is Better?

If you’ve played a pokie machine in your local RSL or scrolled through a massive online casino lobby on your...

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April 1, 2026

Best Google Pay Online Casinos in Australia

If you have ever used Google Pay to split a bill or tap your phone at a checkout, you already...

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March 31, 2026

National Casino

If you’re looking for a ‘National’ treasure in the Aussie market (pun intended), National Casino is a pretty safe bet....

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March 23, 2026

The Best Visa Casinos in Australia

If there’s one payment method you have within arm’s reach, it’s Visa – the universal card that’s actually one of...

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March 16, 2026

Midarion feels like a bit of a gamble itself (pun intended). There are things to like, but also a few...

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March 13, 2026

The Best Australian Mobile Casinos for 2026

Your phone is probably your gambling getaway. Mine too, so I get it. After years of playing at Aussie casinos...

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March 6, 2026

Look, Casabet isn’t the best out there, but it nails a few key spots that many competitors miss. The game...

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February 27, 2026

To sum up, if you’re looking for a crypto casino that actually feels like it’s on your side, Wild.io is...

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February 25, 2026

Best Neteller Online Casinos for Aussies

Over the years, I've watched dozens of payment options come and go, but Neteller is among those that stayed. Neteller...

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February 20, 2026

Gambling Laws in Australia – A Guide for Players

There’s plenty of vague legal information online on whether online gambling is legal in Australia, I know. I am here...

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February 19, 2026

Best PayPal Online Casinos for Australian Players

If you’ve ever bought anything online, I’m sure you have used PayPal at least once. PayPal is that uncle we...

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February 17, 2026

Best Paysafe Online Casinos for Australian Players

Paysafecard is one of those payment methods that keeps it old-school simple. Thanks to its simple buy-voucher-use-voucher approach, casino payments...

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February 12, 2026

The 5,900+ game library, complete with progressive jackpots, gives you plenty to choose from at LamaBet, but the instant PayID...

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February 11, 2026

I see Goldenbet as a laid-back pub owner with a great drinks selection, nothing fancy, just what you need on...

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February 10, 2026

With Cleobetra, you win some, you lose some, literally. I was all smiles to see Microgaming and Playtech in the...

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February 5, 2026

Best Skrill Online Casinos in Australia

If you’ve spent any time gambling online, you’ve definitely crossed paths with Skrill casinos. Skrill is an eWallet with 25+...

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February 2, 2026

The few weeks I spent playing here showed that 21Bit Casino is fine for daily perks and gamification, but it...

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January 19, 2026

With 11,000+ games, access to providers hardly available to Aussie players, and a jackpot library exceeding 650 titles (progressives, too),...

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January 16, 2026

Smokface Casino isn’t perfect, and I think I’ve made that clear so far. But I give this casino credit where...

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January 9, 2026

Zoome will hardly become your forever casino, but it might be a good option for casual crypto gamblers and cashback...

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January 6, 2026

Weeks of testing Lukki taught me this: it's not for everyone, but for the right player, it actually delivers. Lukki’s...

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December 29, 2025

Let’s “crown” the casino for what it does well: the game selection is quite good – 5,200+ pokies, 400+ crash...

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December 24, 2025

How to Choose Safe Australian Online Casinos

Some casinos do things right: offer good games, pay quickly, protect your data, and do exactly as they promise. Then,...

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December 17, 2025

After spending weeks playing at Vegas Now, the verdict is clear: this is a strong new casino that sets a...

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December 11, 2025

Casinolo brings a lot to the table – 10,000 games, providers you won’t find anywhere else, a great bonus shop,...

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December 9, 2025

So, is Rocket Spin worth your time? Here’s the deal: the 8,000+ collection means you won't run out of options...

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December 3, 2025

JustCasino chose a good name, if you ask me; they really are just another casino with notably more ups than...

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November 28, 2025

I spent serious time playing and testing various aspects at Casino Rocket, and their obvious tactics of keeping players busy...

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November 24, 2025

Woo Casino’s game library is all-inclusive, and fans of pokies, live games and even crash games will find their favourites...

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November 21, 2025

SpinsUp isn’t the most innovative casino you’ll find, but then again, that’s like looking for the hidden treasure. So, if...

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November 19, 2025

Think of Boho Casino as the typical oversharer in your group: it’s got the best stories – huge game selection,...

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October 10, 2025

Thunderpick casino is a solid and safe choice for Australian players who prefer crypto payments – that’s a fact. The...

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October 10, 2025

After turning it upside down, I have to admit, 7Bit grew on me. This is a crypto-focused, pokies-first Australian casino,...