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About the RocketPlay pokies index

This is a slot-selection guide for one room (RocketPlay Casino), not a full casino-testing lab. The site exists to help an Australian player decide which pokie to spin, not whether to register at three different operators. This page explains who writes the content, the methodology behind the slot-type map and volatility ladder, what the site explicitly does not claim, and how the affiliate funding works without changing the editorial line.

What this site is

RocketPlay Pokies Index is an independent affiliate slot-selection guide. It is not owned, operated by, or affiliated with RocketPlay Casino. The editorial angle is pokies and slot-mechanics — reading the lobby through the lenses of slot type (classic / video / Megaways / jackpot / bonus-buy / crash), volatility band (low / medium / high / unknown), and feature taxonomy (free-spins / hold-and-win / cluster-pays / bonus retrigger).

The site is intentionally separate from the other RocketPlay-themed editorial guides on the wider network — it does not cover the safety / KYC angle (that's a separate site) and it does not cover VIP / high-roller value (also a separate site). Three independent reviews, three different angles, no shared editorial copy.

Methodology — how slots are sorted

The slot-type map and volatility ladder on the homepage are built from a fixed editorial framework. The framework is what's stable; the lobby content rotates weekly.

1. Slot-category review. Each pokie is read against six categories: classic three-reel, video slot, Megaways / feature-heavy, jackpot / progressive, bonus-buy, crash / instant. Live and RNG table games are categorised separately (non-pokies).
2. Feature tagging. Within each category, titles are tagged for the feature patterns they implement — free spins, hold-and-win, cluster pays, expanding wilds, cascading reels, bonus retrigger, bonus-buy purchase.
3. Volatility caution. Volatility is read from the title's in-game info panel where displayed, supplemented by provider data and trusted third-party trackers where the in-game panel is blank. Where volatility can't be confirmed, the title is tagged "unknown" rather than guessed.
4. Bonus-eligibility checks. Each category is mapped against the typical offshore-casino bonus-weighting rules (pokies 100%, table 0–20%, live often excluded, bonus-buy often excluded, progressive jackpots often excluded). Specific game exclusions are operator-stated on RocketPlay's live promo page.
5. Mobile-browsing checks. Mobile-specific render and bonus-buy-tap risk noted where it materially differs from desktop play.
6. Responsible-gambling checks. Pokie-specific behavioural risk patterns (jackpot chasing, max-win chasing, wagering chasing) are referenced on every page where they're relevant, not buried on a single RG page.

What this site does not claim

• We do not publish "we deposited and tested" payout times. We have not run a fabricated test deposit or fabricated test withdrawal at RocketPlay or any other operator.
• We do not measure live-chat response times in a lab and report a number as ours.
• We do not invent ratings on imagined criteria. Earlier versions of this site published a Review schema with a 4.5/5 rating; that schema has been removed in the current version because the rating was not derived from visible methodology.
• We do not publish a reviewCount or AggregateRating — there is no aggregate-rating widget here.
• We do not invent player testimonials, fake user reviews, or quoted customer feedback.
• We do not invent fixed lobby game counts. The exact title count rotates weekly; the live lobby is the source of truth.
• We do not publish a "competing operators" comparison list that promotes other casino brands — earlier versions of this site linked out to unrelated operators (Joe Fortune, Jackpot City, Fair Go) via an ItemList schema. That ItemList has been removed; this site covers RocketPlay only.
• We do not invent a single named "Senior Casino Analyst" with a photo and a Melbourne address. Earlier versions of this site used that placeholder persona; it has been replaced with the honest "Editorial Team" framing.

How the site is funded

RocketPlay Pokies Index earns commission when readers register at RocketPlay through a sponsored outbound link on this site. Outbound brand links carry rel="sponsored noopener". The commission can be revenue-share or fixed cost-per-acquisition.

Commission does not change the slot-type map, the volatility ladder, or the editorial recommendations on which titles to filter for or avoid. The site exists primarily to help a reader pick a pokie, not to maximise registrations; the affiliate income is a side-effect of the editorial usefulness, not its purpose.

Correction policy

If you spot a category misclassification, an out-of-date volatility tag, an excluded-game claim that's wrong against the live operator terms, or any other factual detail that affects a reader's bankroll, email the editorial team with a link to the page and a brief note. Corrections are made in the body of the affected page with the date noted, and the visible "Last updated" date is bumped.

Affiliate compensation does not influence corrections.

Editorial standards

• No undisclosed sponsorship. Affiliate relationships are disclosed in every page footer.
• No fabricated reviews. No invented testimonials, no fake star ratings.
• Schema integrity. No Review schema, no AggregateRating, no ratingCount on any current page. Earlier versions of this site carried those; they were removed in the May 2026 editorial pass because they weren't derived from visible methodology.
• YMYL compliance. Gambling content carries inherent risk. Responsible-gambling guidance and Australian helpline numbers appear on every page.
• No "tested first-hand" claims. The site reads operator terms, provider info panels, and trusted third-party data — not lab tests.

Responsible gambling

Online gambling involves real financial risk and can be addictive. If gambling is causing harm to you or someone you know, free confidential support is available in Australia 24/7:

• Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858 · gamblinghelponline.org.au
• BetStop — national self-exclusion register: betstop.gov.au
• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 · lifeline.org.au

Full tool tour: responsible gambling.

Contact

Editorial corrections, takedown requests and partnership enquiries via the contact page.

Last updated: 16 May 2026

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