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Mark D'Andrea

Mark D'Andrea

Senior Regulatory Consultant
Promotion and bonus compliance Wagering rules in Australia Licensing and player protection Self-exclusion and deposit limits Responsible gambling messaging

Mark D'Andrea is a senior regulatory consultant at Gaming Associates. He checks bonus terms, betting rules and safer gambling information on Aussie Punters.

Mark's background is gambling compliance: he is a senior regulatory consultant with Gaming Associates, which independently tests, inspects and certifies gambling products.

At Aussie Punters he checks that bonus terms are described accurately, that our guides on betting, from the Melbourne Cup to two-up, reflect the rules Australians actually play under, and that every page carries the right safer gambling information.

He checks facts only. Which casinos we list, and in what order, is up to our editors.

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Pages fact-checked by Mark D'Andrea

Casino cashback Australia: how cashback works and when it's worth itCashback gives you back a slice of your losses over a set period. This guide explains how it's calculated, the difference between cash and bonus cashback, typical rates and terms, and why it's a consolation prize, not a strategy.
Free $50 pokies no deposit sign up bonus Australia: what a 'free fifty' really gets youThe 'free $50 pokies' search is one of the most popular in Australian gambling, and one of the most misunderstood. Here's how free cash sign-up bonuses usually work, why genuine $50 and $100 offers are rare, and what one is actually worth once the terms kick in.
Free spins no deposit Australia: have a go, but know the odds firstAussie Punters reads casino bonus terms the way a good punter reads the form: free spins, no deposit offers and sign-up bonuses explained with real numbers, so you know what a freebie's worth before you have a go.
How to bet on Melbourne Cup online: a punter's guide to the race that stops a nationThe first Tuesday in November, the whole country stops for a horse race. This guide covers the 2026 Melbourne Cup, the bet types punters use, how to read the odds, how office sweeps work and how to have a legal, sensible flutter online.
No deposit bonus Australia: how no deposit bonuses really workA no deposit bonus lets you play real money online pokies without paying in first. This guide covers the main types, the typical terms, a worked example of the maths, and the fine print that decides whether you ever see a cent.
Online casino no deposit bonus keep what you win Australia: no wager free spins explainedNo wager free spins let you keep what you win, with no wagering requirement to grind through. They're the fairest bonuses going, and also the rarest. Here's how they work and the catches that still apply.
Online pokies sign up bonus: welcome offers worth backing, and ones to scratchSign up bonuses are the big welcome offers casinos lead with. This guide shows how deposit matches, free spin bundles and multi-deposit packages work, how to compare them properly, and when you're better off without one.