Is it legal to play PayID pokies in Australia?

Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA), it is illegal for operators to offer real-money online casino games to Australian residents from within Australia. However, the law does not criminalise individual players for accessing offshore gambling sites. Many Australians legally use offshore-licensed online casinos that accept PayID as a payment method.

How fast are PayID deposits at online casinos?

PayID deposits at online casinos are typically processed within 60 seconds to five minutes. The New Payments Platform (NPP) infrastructure underpinning PayID is designed for near-instant transfers.

Can I withdraw my winnings to PayID?

Yes, many online casinos support PayID withdrawals in addition to deposits. To receive a withdrawal via PayID, you will need to register your PayID address with the casino and submit a withdrawal request through the cashier.

Are there fees for using PayID at online casinos?

Generally speaking, PayID itself does not charge transaction fees. The New Payments Platform was built as a free-to-use infrastructure for Australian bank customers.

What is the minimum deposit amount when using PayID at a casino?

Minimum deposit amounts vary between casinos, but most PayID-accepting online casinos set a minimum deposit of AUD $10 to $20.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

handsondevelopment.com.au ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our services.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited on our Site.
Cookies: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section below).
Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our Site, including clickthrough rates, time spent on pages, and referral sources.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Analysing Site performance and user behavior through web analytics tools
Tracking affiliate commissions and referrals to casino and gambling partners
Improving Site functionality, content, and user experience
Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with consent)
Complying with legal obligations and protecting against fraud

Cookie Policy

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Third-party operators are responsible for their own data handling practices and compliance with applicable laws.

Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Principles (APP) and relevant privacy legislation, you have the right to:

Access your personal information held by us
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
Opt-out of marketing communications
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy has been breached

If you are in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under GDPR. If you are in the United States, you may have rights under state-specific privacy laws such as CCPA.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship plus 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and operational requirements.

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Email: privacy@handsondevelopment.com.au

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.