Meet the OnlineCasino.org editorial team
OnlineCasino.org works with freelance writers and contributors who cover online casinos, casino games, poker, sports betting and developments across the gambling industry.
Each writer brings a different area of interest or professional experience to the site. Their work is supported by a shared editorial process. Before new or substantially updated content is published, an editor checks the important factual claims, the sources used and whether the article gives readers a fair account of the subject.
Our contributors are based in different countries. This helps us research gambling markets from more than one perspective, but it also means that direct casino testing depends on local laws and operator restrictions. We explain what was tested and do not claim that a writer deposited or withdrew money when they did not.
Our writers and contributors
Gary Parkinson
Casino and sports betting writer
Gary writes about online gambling and sports betting, with a particular interest in blackjack, poker and ice hockey. He is drawn to games where player decisions affect how a hand or round develops, while recognising that strategy does not remove the house edge or guarantee a profit.
His work for OnlineCasino.org includes gambling guides, game explainers and sports-related coverage.
Specialist subjects: Blackjack, poker, sports betting and ice hockey
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Cliff Ritter
Gambling industry contributor
Cliff writes about the commercial and technical side of online gambling. His background includes work in competitive, high-margin industries and a former director-level position at CryptoLogic, a Canadian software company that developed technology for the online gambling sector.
That experience informs his coverage of casino businesses, gambling software and changes within the wider industry.
Specialist subjects: Gambling technology, casino businesses and industry analysis
Jorge Ancona
Sports betting and casino writer
Jorge contributes articles about sports betting and casino games. His main casino interest is blackjack, including the rules, common variations and the practical difference between playing decisions and the mathematical advantage held by the casino.
He also covers betting topics where readers need a clear explanation of odds, markets and the terms attached to an offer.
Specialist subjects: Sports betting, blackjack and casino guides
Steffen Ploeger
Sports betting contributor
Steffen specialises in sports betting analysis and can work across more than one language. He also writes about live casino games, including craps.
His role is to explain how betting markets and game rules work without presenting gambling as an income source. Where a strategy is discussed, the article must also explain its limits and the financial risk involved.
Specialist subjects: Sports betting, bilingual gambling content and craps
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Mark DaSilva
Casino and gambling industry writer
Mark has written for gaming publishers and covered subjects ranging from poker tournaments to new casino openings. He contributes news, background articles and gambling guides to OnlineCasino.org.
His coverage looks at what has happened, who is involved and why the development matters to players. Promotional claims are checked against available terms and other credible sources before publication.
Specialist subjects: Poker, casino news and gambling industry events
Casey Kaplan
Online casino contributor
Casey has followed the development of online casinos and the companies behind them. She writes about operators, casino products and changes in the online gambling market.
Her work focuses on presenting the useful details clearly, including restrictions or conditions that may be easy to miss in an operator’s advertising.
Specialist subjects: Online casinos, casino operators and industry developments
Andy Belton
Online poker contributor
Andy has played online poker for close to a decade and writes about poker products, formats and industry developments. His contribution is centred on the practical side of online poker and the way poker platforms work for players.
Poker still involves financial risk, even when skill influences long-term results. Andy’s articles do not describe poker as a guaranteed or dependable way to earn money.
Specialist subjects: Online poker, poker platforms and poker industry news
How our editorial process works
The writer named on an article is responsible for the original research and draft. Depending on the subject, that work may include checking regulatory registers, reading casino terms, comparing payment information, reviewing bonus restrictions, contacting support and using the casino website.
Direct testing varies by review. A contributor may be unable to register or deposit because the casino does not accept players from their country. When hands-on testing takes place, the article should explain what was tested. Research should never be presented as personal experience.
Before publication, an editor checks:
- Important claims against suitable sources
- Licence and company information where applicable
- Bonus terms, wagering requirements and withdrawal restrictions
- Whether advantages and drawbacks are presented fairly
- Whether commercial relationships are disclosed
- Whether the content includes appropriate gambling-risk information
Casino reviews and rankings follow our casino review methodology. Our editorial policy explains our standards for sourcing, updates, corrections and commercial independence.
Editorial independence
OnlineCasino.org may earn commission when a reader follows one of our links and registers or becomes a customer. We may also enter CPA, revenue-share or hybrid agreements with operators, and some advertising positions may be paid for.
These arrangements do not allow an operator to buy a favourable review or rating. Writers and editors retain control over the conclusions they publish. Clearly paid placements are labelled, and they must still satisfy the minimum requirements in our review methodology.
Operators can send us updated information and challenge factual errors. We will check the evidence and correct inaccurate content, but we do not remove supported criticism because a casino or commercial partner dislikes it.
Read our affiliate disclosure for a fuller explanation of how the website makes money.
Updates and corrections
Casino licences, bonus terms, payment options and restricted countries change. We review articles when we become aware of a material change and show a last-updated date on revised content.
If you believe something is wrong, use our contact form and include the address of the page. A link to the relevant licence entry, terms page or other supporting evidence will help us investigate it.
Responsible gambling
Our writers cover gambling as paid entertainment. Casino games have a house edge, and sports bets and poker games can also result in financial loss. No strategy, bonus or betting system guarantees a profit.
You must meet the legal gambling age where you live. If gambling is affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing, stop and seek help. Our responsible gambling guide lists warning signs, account controls, self-exclusion tools and support services in different countries.