So we've devoted most of this site to exploring the worst of the worst in terms of hokey pokies. But of course, our readers also need to know which pokies to play and where to play them!

Casino-Mate.com - where the pokies are anything but hokey.

So we've been around the web a time or two, and figured out that Casino Mate really is where the magic happens. They've got over 400 varieties of online pokies and every single one is more exciting than the next. They've also got a wide range of virtual table games and run some impressive promotions often. Here are our top picks:

Thunderstruck II

This game has some incredible graphics and is pretty loose for a slot of this scale of popularity. We loved the mini-games and found the free spins, scatters and wilds so plentiful it was like several layers of awesomeness in one yummy cake.

Immortal Romance at Casino Mate

This one isn't just for the ladies who enjoy vampire romance... this slot is as engrossing as it is entertaining, and you'll be surprised how quickly you're pulled into the storyline and start riding those big winnings.

There are plenty more to choose from at Casino Mate and we highly recommend them. Not only is the gameplay (powered my Microgaming) so vivid and realistic you'll get pulled into these worlds, but the service is friendly and the payouts are impressive. Casino Mate gets our vote for the unhokiest pokies on the net!