Last updated: June 2026 — Lachlan Drummond, Black2sanfrancisco
Black2sanfrancisco was founded in 2026 by Lachlan Drummond, a passionate advocate for honest, transparent gaming information in Australia. What started as a personal mission to cut through misleading marketing and biased reviews has evolved into Australia's most trusted independent resource for PayID pokies players.
Lachlan recognised a gap in the Australian online gaming landscape. Too many review sites prioritised affiliate commissions over player welfare. Too many recommendations came without genuine testing or verification. Black2sanfrancisco was created to change that.
We're a dedicated team of gaming researchers, industry analysts, and player advocates committed to one simple goal: helping Australian pokies enthusiasts make informed decisions about where they play.
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