Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Startingsober
Last updated: January 2026
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James Wilson is the owner, author, and lead reviewer behind Startingsober. James specialises in reviewing PayID pokies platforms available to Australian players, providing detailed, research-backed assessments of online casinos that accept PayID as a deposit and withdrawal method. All editorial content published on this site is written or directly overseen by James Wilson.
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We apply the same review standards to every platform regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists. If a casino performs poorly during our evaluation process, that assessment will be published honestly and in full.
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