Last updated: June 2026 — Lachlan Mercer, Solanaenergyalliance
At Solanaenergyalliance.org, every PayID pokies review you read has been built from the ground up through genuine, hands-on testing. Our lead reviewer Lachlan Mercer personally signs up, deposits real money, plays the games, contacts support, and withdraws funds before a single rating is published. There are no shortcuts, no copied press releases, and no relationships with operators that influence our scores. This page explains exactly how we arrive at our ratings so Australian players can trust every recommendation we make in 2026.
Lachlan Mercer leads all site evaluations on Solanaenergyalliance. With years of experience reviewing Australian online casinos and a specific focus on PayID payment methods, Lachlan brings first-hand knowledge of what local players need from a pokies site. Every casino that appears on this website has been tested by Lachlan personally — not by automated scripts, not by press kits, and not by operator-supplied information alone. This direct testing approach is the foundation of our credibility and our commitment to the Australian gambling community.
Before any score is assigned, Lachlan follows a structured evaluation process for each PayID pokies site:
Our overall score out of 10 is calculated using six weighted categories. Each category reflects what matters most to Australian PayID pokies players in 2026.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid gambling licence, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair terms |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, fairness of terms |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of pokies titles, software providers, RTP transparency, game variety |
| Payment Methods | 15% | PayID availability, deposit and withdrawal speeds, fees, supported banking options |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, live chat responsiveness, quality and accuracy of answers |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile site or app performance, load times, game compatibility on Australian devices |
All sites are scored on a 1 to 10 scale based on the weighted categories above. Here is what each range means for Australian players:
Independence is non-negotiable at Solanaenergyalliance.org. While some gambling review sites receive direct payment from casinos to feature them prominently or inflate their scores, we operate differently. Our revenue model relies on affiliate commissions only when readers choose to sign up — and those commissions never influence the score a casino receives. A site that pays a commission but performs poorly in testing will receive a low score and a full explanation of its shortcomings.
Lachlan Mercer is not employed by, contracted to, or in any exclusive commercial arrangement with any of the casinos reviewed on this site. Operators do not see or approve content before publication. If a casino requests changes to a review, those requests are evaluated solely on factual accuracy — not commercial interest.
We also update our reviews regularly. A casino that was excellent in 2025 may receive a revised score in 2026 if its standards slip. Ratings are tied to real, current performance — not historical reputation.
If you have questions about how a specific site was rated or want to report an experience that differs from our findings, you are encouraged to reach out directly to Lachlan Mercer through the contact page at solanaenergyalliance.org. Player feedback helps us keep our reviews accurate, fair, and genuinely useful for the Australian pokies community.