Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Disorientation2013
Disorientation2013 was founded in 2026 by James Wilson, a passionate advocate for Australian online gaming players. After years of frustration with misleading casino reviews and biased recommendations cluttering the internet, James made a simple decision: create a trustworthy resource where Australian players could find genuine, honest assessments of the best online pokies platforms.
What started as a personal mission has grown into a dedicated review platform committed to cutting through the noise and delivering real insights that matter to you.
We're a team of experienced gaming enthusiasts and industry researchers based right here in Australia. Our collective experience spans years of online pokie playing, casino testing, and digital product evaluation. We understand the Australian gambling landscape, local regulations, player preferences, and the unique challenges faced by Aussie gamers seeking reliable platforms.
Every member of our team has a genuine passion for fair gaming and player protection. We're not just reviewers—we're players ourselves, which means we experience every platform exactly as you do.
Our mission is straightforward: provide Australian players with honest, transparent, and thoroughly tested reviews of online pokies sites. We believe you deserve accurate information to make informed decisions about where you play, deposit your money, and spend your time.
We're committed to helping you find legitimate, safe, and entertaining pokie platforms while actively promoting responsible gambling practices throughout our community.
We maintain complete editorial independence from casino operators. Our rankings and recommendations are based solely on genuine player experience and rigorous testing protocols—never on affiliate commissions or sponsorships.
We believe you deserve to understand our process. We clearly disclose our testing criteria, evaluation methods, and the reasoning behind every recommendation we make.
Your safety and wellbeing come first. We thoroughly verify licensing, security protocols, and responsible gambling features on every platform. We also actively promote healthy gaming habits and provide resources for players who need support.
While we review and recommend pokie sites, we're equally committed to responsible gambling advocacy. We encourage all players to gamble within their means, set personal limits, and seek help if gambling becomes problematic.
If you're struggling with gambling, please reach out to Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) or visit a local support service.
We value your feedback and suggestions. If you have questions about our reviews, recommendations, or processes, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us through disorientation2013.com to share your thoughts or report any concerns.