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Contributors

At TopRatedCasinos.co.uk, we believe that casino comparison should be a breeze.

It is our mission to bring you exhaustive reviews and rankings of the UK’s best online casinos in ‘December, leaving no stone unturned and striving to make it easy for you to compare, select, and play with minimal friction.

Whether you’re looking for your next poker destination, the most important news from the gambling industry, reviews of the latest and greatest slots titles, or explainers on everything from wagering requirements to gambling tax, we’ve got you covered.

Alongside our regularly-updated leaderboards of the best casinos around, we continually write and enhance our supplementary content to guide you through the process of finding and getting started with a casino you’ll love. Not only is it our goal to show you which casinos have the most to offer––whether that’s in terms of welcome bonuses, mobile optimisation, games libraries, or all the above and more––we also believe it’s vital for our readers to have everything they need to make informed choices and play responsibly.

Our writing team comprises both a fantastic team of in-house writers and editors, and a selection of the finest contributors in the industry. Together, we have decades of experience in the industry to pour into the millions of words we’ve written on the online casino space, and we’re confident that our know-how shines through on-site. Casino aficionados, news specialists, and seasoned bettors are all present and accounted for on the team, and we’re always on the hunt for ways to develop our specialisms even further.

The collective expertise, passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to quality we all share makes it a pleasure and privilege to bring you the very best online casinos on the market, and we pride ourselves on working tirelessly to ensure our explanations and guides are current, accurate, and easy to digest. 

As a gambling affiliate, we take our role in the industry extremely seriously. We work not only to promote the industry’s brightest stars, but also to provide you with the understanding, tools, and options you need to approach gambling responsibly and safely. Ultimately, our job is to ensure that gambling is a pastime you can enjoy in moderation and within your means, and we’re confident that our content reflects our commitment to laying out the facts and guiding you in the right direction.

In line with this commitment, our in-house team has undergone training with industry charity Gamcare to ensure a complete understanding of responsible gambling and how best to promote it. Not only that, but our partnered operators and software developers have kindly stepped in on many occasions to fact-check and verify our approach. As you can tell, we’re sticklers for accuracy. We’ve worked hard to ensure TopRatedCasinos is a source you can trust, and we never take the faith our users place in us for granted.

Take a look below at each of our writers and what they each bring to the table! We’re also always keen to hear from our readers and users; whether you’ve got a suggestion for how we can do things better, or if you would like to get involved in the great work we do, feel free to get in touch at [email protected].

Guy Evans

Guy is a Writer and Editor for TopRatedCasinos.co.uk with three years’ experience in the online gambling space. You’ll find his name across the site, from detailed guides on all things to casino to reviews of the latest brands in the market. Outside work he’s a big fan of football and cricket, often found lamenting the fortunes of his beloved Tottenham Hotspur, and slings himself around the world as often as he can.

James Langley

James is a Content Writer and casino expert at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk, joining us in 2021 and totting up three years’ experience in the online gambling space so far. He regularly contributes in-depth guides and reviews for the site, alongside editing and refining copy. James is also responsible for tinkering with different elements of TopRatedCasinos to make it even better for our users, and has a hand in designing some of the new features we add to the site. Outside work James is a guitarist, all-round music enthusiast, and long-distance runner.

Marcus Lawrence

Marcus is Head of Content at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk. Having joined as a Content Editor in 2020, Marcus has three years’ experience in the online gambling space and six years’ professional editing experience. An expert in all things online casino, he has been featured in iGamingFuture and SBC’s Payment Expert, and works hard to fact-check everything we present to our users. Outside work, Marcus is committed to regularly injuring himself at the gym and unwinding with a typically stressful West Ham game.

Daniel Bennett

Daniel is our Head of Operations and former Head of Content, with seven years’ experience in the online gambling industry. Across the site, he offers his expertise in all things gambling, from casino reviews and strategy guides to responsible gambling material and more. In his spare time Daniel is an avid sports fan, following the Premier League and NBA closely in particular, as well as a photographer and burgeoning TikTok celebrity.

James Gibson

James is one of TopRatedCasinos.co.uk’s expert reviewers. He leaves no stone unturned when providing his verdict on the internet’s finest casinos and slots, giving players everything they need to know before they sign up and start playing. James is known for scrutinising any online casino bonus, with a particular eye for the sneaky terms and conditions that can render your bonus more or less useless. Check out the links below to read some of his work at TopRatedCasinos.

Danny Maiorca

Danny studied journalism at university before becoming a writer for the gambling industry straight after graduation. He has since swapped his rainy London base for rainy, windy Copenhagen.

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Robbie is an Editor at TopRatedCasinos who joined us in 2022 and has a year’s experience in the gambling affiliate space. Having quickly built up his expertise in all things casino — particularly in the arena of online payment solutions — he’s tasked with writing up guides and reviews across TopRatedCasinos, along with having a big hand in developing the way we format the site to best suit our users. In his spare time, Robbie is a keen sports fan, film buff, travel enthusiast, and all-round thing-liker.

Danielle Clark

Danielle is a contributor at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk. She contributes to all things casino, from our ‘how to play’ guides to tips on finding the best sites for your favourite casino games. Danielle also has experience writing about sports betting, covering a diverse range of sports including rugby and Formula One.

Jennifer McFadyen

Jennifer is a writer with over four years’ experience in the online casino industry. She holds a BA in Communication and Media Studies and is a key contributor for TopRatedCasinos’ slot reviews. Below you can find some examples of Jennifer’s expert reviews, which delve into all the most aspects of a top online casino, especially when it comes to the slots on offer.

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Noel contributes his expertise on all areas of gambling, putting together TopRatedCasinos.co.uk’s online casino tips and gameplay guides. He’s also a huge football fan and keeps a close eye on the English Premier League and Championship.

Ben Miles

Ben is a former staff writer whose expertise extends to all areas of gambling, allowing him to contribute to a range of topics at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk – from individual casino reviews to strategy guides. Ben is also a huge sports fan with experience writing about football for a number of different publications.

Eddie Baker

Eddie is a content writer at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk with over four years’ experience in the online gambling industry. He enjoys delving into the details to inform readers about the ins and outs of casino games and places a focus on responsible gambling, and outside work he keeps close tabs on Chelsea FC and gets stuck into distance running.

Gavin is a writer at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk. Gavin has over three years experience writing in the iGaming sphere, with a particular focus on online casino and sports betting site reviews. Gavin’s review process is particularly rigorous, leaving no stone unturned when exploring a new online casino and writing up his unbiased, expert reviews. Click on some of the links below to check out some of Gavin’s work on the site.

Alice Soule

Alice is a Content Editor at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk, joining us from Gambling Insider in 2022 with two years and counting in the online gambling space. She has a keen interest in gambling regulations and the promotion of safer gambling measures, and regularly conducts interviews with industry experts from payment providers and software developers to regulators and casino game auditors. Outside work Alice plays lacrosse and supposedly gets haircuts at establishments that serve champagne.

 

Andy Mills

Andy is a contributor at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk and a seasoned veteran of the online gambling space with over ten years’ experience. While producing expert reviews, guides, and more for the site, he is committed to presenting facts in a fair and unbiased way while promoting responsible gambling practices every step of the way.

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Alan is a staff writer at TopRatedCasinos.co.uk. He covers all areas of the online casino industry, from the newest slot releases to the latest live dealer technology. Alan is also a fan of sports betting, and spends most of his spare time watching and reading about football.

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Rhodri is the site’s resident Welshman and contributor on the intersection of finance, politics and gambling.

Having cut his teeth across well known titles like The Financial Times and The Telegraph and trades like Property Week, Tes and Just Drinks, he now lives the life of a freelance copywriter and journalist.

When not writing, Rhodri works at a dog’s home and practises Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Vasilije Lekovic - Vice President of Gaming - Trustly

Vasilije Lekovic has been Trustly’s VP of Gaming since March 2022 and within Trustly’s iGaming department since 2015. He is integral to their work in the iGaming space and technological advancements, such as the Pay N Play system, that allows casinos to collect customer registration details at the point of first deposit. He spoke exclusively to TopRatedCasinos’ Alice Soule to share his insights on the company’s open banking solutions and relationship with iGaming.

Mikael Lijtenstein, Astropay CEO

Before becoming AstroPay’s CEO in 2019, Mikael Lijtenstein held the position of Chief Operating Officer. He has been an important contributor in their drive to expand overseas and in the development of the AstroPay Visa debit card. Mikael spoke to TopRatedCasinos’ Alice Soule about the company’s move into the European market and AstroPay’s commitment to building a community feel for its customers.

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Natalia works in Playson’s content team and helped us fact check our research and info on the company and its casino games.

Kinga Warda - MGA's Chief – Policy and International Affairs

Kinga Warda is Chief – Policy and International Affairs at Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

Zak Cutler - Paysafe President of Global Gaming

Zak Cutler is the President of Global Gaming at Paysafe – his main focus is to lead all gaming strategy for the various Paysafe brands. Zak is hugely experienced in the gambling industry, having previously worked for Jackpocket as VP of Strategy and Product and DraftKings as Director of Product Management.

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Magdalena is an Account Manager at Wazdan and helped fact check and verify the accuracy of the information on the company.