About Ashleigh Martin - Your Straight-Talking Aussie Casino Expert on Twoupcasino

Expertise and Credentials

Curiosity... that's what got me into online gambling. Wanted to see how tech, rules, and player habits mesh in the digital wild west. Four years on, I've made sense of things by grilling industry types, chatting pay gateway nerds, and chewing the fat with responsible gambling blokes (and, I'll admit, whinging at a few shonky sites along the way).

As an active member of the Australasian Gaming Council, I try to keep my ear to the ground for what's changing in the Aussie sector. I'm hopeless at poker, but I get the nerdy tech stuff. That's why you'll see me reviewing blackjack apps, not slots. Data analysis makes my brain hurt, but I'll try to make sense of the numbers where I can. If not, I'll straight up admit it's not my thing.

My reviews and guides are based on evidence, fact-checks, and a fair bit of back-and-forth with real players-plus a few facepalms over sneaky T&Cs. I've joined panels on gambling safety and even wrangled fintech boffins into testing new AUD payment hacks.

Specialisation Areas

My main gig? Reviewing online casinos for Aussies, but I refuse to stay in my lane. If there's a topic that stinks of confusion, I'm all over it:

• Pokies in all their forms (and random new features, some actually decent)
• Table classics-blackjack, roulette, baccarat (I'm decent at blackjack; hopeless at poker. Just sayin'.)
• AU rules and red tape. When Canberra cooks up new gambling laws, I'm first in line muttering about it. I skip the jargon, promise.
• Bonuses-they're everywhere, but only some are worth even reading about
• Every kind of AUD payment-PayID, POLi, Neosurf, and whatever pops up next
• If you're having a rough run, use the self-exclude-no shame in calling it quits for a bit. Don't let the pokies rinse you.
• Mobile casino apps: some are brilliant, others a total dog's breakfast
• Trying to sniff out rigged games or dodgy providers-so you don't get stitched up

Achievements and Publications

I've probably hit the 70-odd review mark by now-though after a while, numbers lose meaning. Plenty of deep dives on twoupcasino-bonuses, payouts, the works. Some breakdowns on payment headaches have even been picked up by fintech folks trying to fix the system. Something like 75? I stopped counting amid the COVID lockdowns, to be honest.

I've yakked at local events about transparency (and the lack thereof), and banged on in webinars about why clear casino reviews matter. Lately, it feels like there's a new rule every week (or, I dunno, maybe I just notice more now). I try to keep up, but sometimes-well, I admit, I have to google the legal bits twice.

If I ever stuff up, you'll hear it from me. Not everything I write gets it right the first go, but I always fix it quick.

Mission and Values

I try to keep things honest-even if that means changing my mind after trying a site for a month. Some casinos catch me off guard (for better or worse), so I update my reviews when I stuff up my first impression. Responsible gambling is dead centre for me. I bang on about self-exclusion, deposit limits, and local support non-stop (see Responsible Gaming if you're wondering where to start).

Look, everyone wants honesty, but sometimes I think I'm too harsh-and then other times, I feel like I've missed a trick. I don't claim to get it perfect. If there's a change-say, a bonus vanishes or the rules shift-I'll be on it as soon as I can (unless I miss it, in which case: tell me off).

For most of you reading, I'm based in Vic, so my rants probably feel very 'Aussie'. If you're not in Australia, ignore half my banking advice-the banks here love to move the goalposts.

Regional Expertise

Look, I'm based in Vic, so most of my rants are for Aussie players. If you're reading from overseas, some tips might sound odd or plain wrong. I keep tabs on what's changing-from license checks and anti-laundering drama, to the joys (and headaches) of PayID and POLi.

If legalese makes your head hurt-yeah, same. Whenever new rules drop, I break it down to plain English, not lawyer-speak. My network's a mix of AGC people, payment geeks, and gambling harm advocates, which helps me weed out the dodgy claims and get real answers.

Let's face it-without trust, half these casinos wouldn't last a month. If something feels dodgy to me, you'll hear about it (loudly).

Personal Touch

I still remember pulling off a lucky blackjack on my very first go-nearly spilled my coffee. Was it down to skill? Nah, pure luck. First hand, tiny blackjack win-barely worth bragging about (but you bet I still did). Honestly, I didn't believe the payout would land, but hey, colour me surprised-it worked that time.

Work Examples

• Best Casino Bonuses for AU Players - Real talk on what makes a bonus actually worth the sign-up (and which are pure fluff).
• AU Casino Payment Methods - Every AUD method I've tested, the headaches, the wins, the 'what even is this?' moments.
• Responsible Gaming Resources - Where to get help when the spins start to feel like a chore, not a laugh.
• Mobile Casino Apps: What AU Players Need to Know - The good, the bad, and the ones I deleted after two minutes.
• AU Casino FAQ - No-nonsense answers to the stuff people actually email me about (usually withdrawals, surprise surprise).

Among my most impactful work are detailed reviews of twoupcasino, helping fellow Aussies work out if the bonus is legit or the withdrawals will do your head in. Not everyone loves my style-some reckon I whinge too much about slow payments. Fair enough, but nothing worse than waiting three days for a payout that never comes.

I've cranked out about 75-odd articles-though honestly, I lost count somewhere in 2025... anyway, you'll find 'em scattered across the site. I think it's 75? Maybe more? Honestly, after that many reviews, the numbers blur...

Contact Information

Got a question? Chuck me a line. I don't bite (unless you ask for a 'sure thing'). Shoot me a message if you've got questions (yes, I actually read replies). If your question stumps me, I'll admit it-or rope in a mate who knows better. DMs open on Twitter/X (as long as you don't spam me with bonus codes). Email works too, but I won't pretend I reply instantly.

Important Notice

Lost your pay packet? Don't chase-just walk away. Gambling should be a laugh, not a side hustle. If you're struggling, ring a mate or get help, no dramas. If you're playing for the rent, you're doing it wrong. Keep it fun (and quit if it stops being a laugh). For more support, hit up our Responsible Gaming page.