Liam Thornton
About Liam
Born and raised in Melbourne’s western suburbs, Liam Thornton grew up watching his old man feed coins into the Queen of the Nile machines at the local RSL every Friday night. That early fascination with pokies eventually led him into a career writing about the industry he loves.
After studying journalism at RMIT, Liam spent his early twenties working as a freelance content writer before landing a role at one of Australia’s largest iGaming media companies. Over the past decade, he has reviewed hundreds of online casinos, tested thousands of pokies, and developed an eye for spotting platforms that treat Aussie punters fairly.
When he’s not buried in bonus terms and conditions, you’ll find Liam at a Brunswick Street cafe nursing a flat white, cheering on the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, or exploring Victoria’s coastline with his partner and their border collie, Biscuit. He’s an avid home cook who swears by his nonna’s carbonara recipe, and he recently picked up surfing at Torquay on weekends.
Liam’s approach to casino reviewing is simple: deposit real money, play real games, and tell you exactly what happened. No sugar-coating, no paid placements. His favourite testing method involves depositing via crypto, playing a mix of high and low volatility pokies, and then timing exactly how long it takes to get his winnings out. If a site can’t handle that basic process smoothly, it doesn’t make his list.
Latest Reviews by Liam
- SkyCrown Review — Best Overall for Australian Punters
- MadCasino Review — Top Pick for Pokie Enthusiasts
- Aphrodite Review — Best Cashback and VIP Rewards
- Tucan Casino Review — Biggest Welcome Bonus
- Wino Review — Best for Generous Bonus and Mobile Play