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Sally Gainsbury

Sally Gainsbury

Professor of Psychology & Director of Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, University of Sydney
Sally Gainsbury is a Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney and Director of the Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic at the Brain and Mind Centre. With over two decades of research into online gambling behaviour, responsible gambling tools, and digital risk, she has authored 155+ peer-reviewed publications and received more than 12,000 academic citations. She is Editor of International Gambling Studies and a leading voice in gambling policy and harm reduction in Australia.

I work in gambling research because the details matter. A casino review is not only about bonuses, games or payment speed; it is also about risk, regulation and how easily a player can stay in control. My background is in behavioural science, clinical psychology, gambling policy, digital risk and harm reduction, and I bring that lens to every casino page I write.

My Work in Gambling Research and Policy

I lead the Gambling Research and Policy Unit at the University of Sydney and I am an Honorary Faculty Affiliate with the Harvard Medical School Division on Addiction. Over more than 20 years, I have studied how people interact with gambling products, what increases harm, and what practical safeguards can reduce risk.

That experience shapes how I write about online casinos. I do not look at HighRoller Casino only as a gaming site; I look at how its rules, account tools, bonuses and player protections work in real conditions.

How I Review HighRoller Casino

When I assess HighRoller Casino, I start with the basics: who operates it, which licence it uses, what the terms say, how withdrawals work, and what happens when a player needs support. I pay close attention to bonus wagering, identity checks, payment limits, self-exclusion, time-outs and complaint routes.

I prefer plain explanations over polished claims. If a bonus has strict rules, I say that. If a casino uses an offshore licence, I explain what that means for a New Zealand player.

Why New Zealand Players Need Clearer Casino Information

New Zealand players face a specific online gambling environment. The Gambling Act 2003 remains central to the local framework, while many online casinos available to NZ users operate offshore and are not supervised by the Department of Internal Affairs in the same way as local gambling providers.

That makes careful reading essential. Players should understand the licence, terms, responsible gaming tools and limits before depositing. I also believe every casino page for New Zealand should point clearly to help services such as Problem Gambling Foundation NZ and the national Gambling Helpline at 0800 654 655.

My HighRoller Casino Guides on This Site

On this site, I cover HighRoller Casino through practical pages, not vague summaries. My materials include the HighRoller Casino review, contact information, privacy policy, responsible gaming page and terms and conditions guide.

My goal is simple: help readers see the casino clearly before they create an account. A good review should make the risks easier to understand, not hide them behind promotional language.