About Amelia Donnelly - Trusted AU Casino Analyst & Let's Lucky Games Specialist

G'day, I'm Amelia. Four years deep in online casinos-and, wow, it's a wild ride! Started with classic slots, but honestly, table games now keep me up some nights.
Not gonna lie, when I first started at letslucky.games, I thought it'd be all flash and promo codes. Turns out, it's the nitty-gritty advice-and the occasional wild player story-that actually matters most. Funny how that works.
Based in Sydney, mate-so, footy's on one screen and casino stats on the other. Aussie market changes faster than a southerly buster! Good times, though safety first.

Expertise and Credentials

My approach? Well, it's kind of a mash-up: plenty of hands-on testing, with a healthy dose of, 'Wait, did I miss something?' The industry moves so fast, you're always playing catch-up.
Some days pokie analysis is a blast, but wow, compliance checks? That stuff nearly sent me cross-eyed. Still-can't skip 'em.
I regularly join Australasian Gaming Council seminars to stay up to speed with responsible gambling practices and local regulatory changes. Alongside my research background, I've completed certified courses in responsible gambling, and I'm proud to be an active member of the Australasian Gaming Council. This keeps my work sharp and ensures that player safety and legal compliance are always front and centre in my recommendations.
Before joining letslucky.games, I wrote for several Australian gambling outlets, focusing on honest reviews and the latest regulatory updates.
Every article I produce-well, almost every, since no one's perfect-gets a compliance check and external fact-check. Missed a legit error once, and it still bugs me.
In this space, trust is everything, so I approach each review with a healthy dose of scepticism and enthusiasm, always putting the player's interests first.

Specialisation Areas

My focus lies in reviewing online casino games-from classic pokies and slots (my personal favourite) to live dealer tables and instant-win scratchies.
What do I cover? Honestly, a mixed bag: chasing the oddest pokie quirks, mobile hassles during commutes, payout glitches at 2am, and chasing the small print everyone else skips. Also, sometimes I get lost in the weeds with bonus rules-someone's gotta do it.
I'm always tracking emerging trends-whether it's a new e-wallet security feature or a regulatory update that impacts how Aussies access their favourite games. What sets me apart is my knack for connecting the dots-linking licensing standards to user experience, or bonus offers to their genuine player value.

Achievements and Publications

Sometimes my reviews get long-winded-can't help it when I'm fired up. Clarity is the goal, but hey, if you spot a ramble, let me know.
You'll see more of my work if you poke around letslucky.games-bonus roundups, payment how-tos, apps for days, and a few biting takes on 'responsible gambling' (my mates never let me live that one down).
I've also spoken at industry roundtables, most recently on digital wallet security for Australian players, and my work has been cited in regulatory submissions. Being part of the Australasian Gaming Council keeps me at the forefront of best practices, so my content reflects not just trends, but integrity. Readers get info that's timely, reliable, and easy to understand.

Mission and Values

Early on, I thought online reviews had to be all formal and neutral-turns out, a dose of healthy skepticism goes further. Some days I'm pumped to find a good deal; other days, I've had to call out pure rubbish. That's just how it goes.
Let's be real, nobody wants sugarcoated spin-not my style. If I wouldn't sign up, I won't pretend you should either. And yeah, if a link gets us a few bucks, you'll see it labelled, no drama.
And yeah, about affiliate links-look, gotta keep things running... but I hate when sites hide that stuff. So you'll see it labelled, no mucking about.
Each piece is regularly fact-checked, with legal and compliance updates reviewed at least every few months.
Will I miss a future loophole? Honestly, maybe-I'm not a psychic, but I'll update fast as I can.

Regional Expertise

State laws, federal stuff, all the way down to whether your bank blocks a PayID on a Friday arvo-been there! POLi? A blessing and a curse. Someone always loses it with digital wallets.
Once had an industry insider spill the beans on a payout delay over a burnt flat white-amazing what you learn at 8am in the city. Regulators? They'll bend your ear about 'compliance' if you buy the next round.
Does stuff fall through the cracks? Absolutely. But someone always lets me know if I'm behind-keeps me on my toes.

Personal Touch

When I'm off the clock, you'll probably find me trying out new pokie releases or debating volatility versus RTP with mates over a flat white.
Can't help it-Lightning Roulette is my weakness. The multipliers? Probably a con, but they reel me in every time. My mates reckon I should know better.
For me, it's about fun, learning a trick or two, and, well, pulling the plug before it gets messy.

Work Examples

A few of my faves: tracked bonus offers back when credit-card blocks hit, broke down payment headaches for folks losing out on withdrawals, and banged on about the importance of self-exclusion tools long before they were trendy.
Oh, and if you see a stray typo, I'd say sorry, but by the time you spot it I'm probably knee-deep in the next pokie review.

Contact Information

Have a rant, or did I bungle something? Seriously, let me know-I mess up too. Talking shop with fellow punters is half the fun.
If you've got questions, feedback, or a tip about something new happening in the Aussie casino world, drop me a line at: [email protected].

Last updated: July 2025