About Fair Go Casino: Who's Behind the Koala

Fair Go has been one of the most recognisable offshore casinos serving Australia since 2017 – the bottle-green branding, Kev the koala and the "fair dinkum" tone are hard to miss. This section looks past the mascot at the company, licence, software partner, security and support behind the site, and explains how we review it.

Company facts

BrandFair Go Casino (fairgocasino.com)
OperatorDeckmedia N.V., registered in Curaçao
LicenceCuraçao eGaming – details and how to verify
Launched2017
Target marketAustralia (AUD accounts, AEST support hours emphasised, Aussie slang throughout)
SoftwareSpin Logic Gaming (formerly RealTime Gaming) – ~280 titles, single provider
ProductsOnline casino only: pokies, table games, video poker, specialty (incl. Aviator). No sportsbook, no live dealer
CurrenciesAUD; crypto deposits converted to AUD
Support24/7 live chat and email – support page
Sister brandsSeveral Deckmedia casinos share the same platform and Cashier (e.g. Uptown Pokies, Slotastic)

A short history

  • 2017 – Launch with RealTime Gaming library, WELCOME five-deposit package and the koala mascot.
  • 2018–2019 – Mobile-first redesign; bottom navigation bar; Neosurf and POLi-era banking (POLi since discontinued).
  • 2020 – Bitcoin and Litecoin added; weekly withdrawal limit raised to AU$7,500.
  • 2022 – RTG rebrands as Spin Logic Gaming; Spribe's Aviator crash game added to the lobby.
  • 2023 – Kev's Bush Bonanza exclusive pokie; Apple Pay and Google Pay deposits.
  • 2024–2026 – Lightning Network BTC deposits from AU$5, eZeeWallet withdrawals, VIP cashback up to 40%.

Nine years without a rebrand or ownership change is unusual in the offshore market and is a meaningful – if not conclusive – trust signal.

Golden shield with a tick on a green background – Fair Go Casino trust and licensing

Trust and security

Encryption

TLS 1.3 across the site and Cashier; card data is tokenised by the payment processor and never stored by the casino.

Game fairness

Spin Logic's RNG is independently certified; RTPs are published in each game's paytable. More on fairness.

Responsible gambling

Deposit, loss and session limits, cooling-off and self-exclusion are available in-account. Details.

Payout record

Weekly AU$7,500 / monthly AU$30,000 caps are enforced but, in our testing and in player forums, payments arrive within the stated windows. Timeline.

Dispute route

Support → escalation to management → Curaçao licensing authority. No Australian ombudsman applies. How to escalate.

The legal position for Australians

The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 makes it an offence to provide online casino services to people in Australia; it does not criminalise playing. ACMA periodically asks ISPs to block offshore casino domains, which is why Fair Go occasionally changes mirror addresses. The practical consequences for you: no Australian regulator will mediate a dispute, bank card deposits can be declined by some banks, and winnings are not taxed in Australia because gambling isn't treated as income for recreational players. We lay out the full picture on the licence page.

How we review Fair Go

This site is an independent review resource, not operated by Deckmedia. Our methodology:

  1. Real accounts, real money

    We register, deposit via at least three methods, play through a bonus and withdraw – timing every step.
  2. Terms read in full

    Bonus terms, T&Cs, cookie and privacy policies are read line by line and summarised in plain English.
  3. Support tested

    Live chat and email at different times of day, including a deliberately awkward KYC question.
  4. Updated regularly

    Each page shows its last-updated date; bonus figures are re-checked monthly.

We earn a commission if you sign up through our links (see the affiliate page). That never affects the scores – every page lists its last-updated date, and we correct factual errors as soon as readers report them via the contacts page.

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About Fair Go – FAQ

Who owns Fair Go Casino?

Deckmedia N.V., a Curaçao company operating several online casinos.

When did Fair Go Casino launch?

2017, and it has run continuously under the same owner since.

Is Fair Go Casino legal for Australians?

Playing isn't an offence for individuals; providing the service without an Australian licence is, which is why Fair Go operates offshore under a Curaçao licence.

Which software does Fair Go use?

Spin Logic Gaming exclusively – about 280 pokies, tables and specialty games.

Does Fair Go have a physical address?

The operator lists a Curaçao registered office; there is no Australian office. Contact is via chat and email.