Authors

Meet the team at CasinoHawks!

All the recent casino reviews, news, slot reviews and anything related to casino that our authors have prepared for online casino UK players!

Chloe Churchill
Casino and Bonus Analyst

Chloe reviews UK-licensed operators and leads our bonus coverage. Active in content and marketing since 2016, Chloe turns fine print into clear, reliable guidance, checking wagering requirements, payment method exclusions, and withdrawal steps.

Dayna Clarke
Senior Content Editor

Dayna is a UK casino content expert with 10+ years’ experience, including roles with leading iGaming providers and operators. With BBC bylines, she brings authority and insight to every piece she writes.

Karime Tobar
Country Manager

Karime leverages her background in journalism and casino content writing to lead market strategy and site operations. She ensures that all output aligns directly with core business goals and audience needs.

Katrina Haggarty
Senior Content Editor

With over 10 years of experience in content and editorial development, Katrina specialised in transforming complex, finance-heavy topics into clear and practical guides for UK players. Her background includes roles in the finance industry.

Lorena Barbeitos
Editor-in-Chief

With over 13+ years of experience in the iGaming industry, Lorena leads a dedicated team of editors and oversees the complete editorial strategy to ensure quality content. She ensures all content is independent, accurate, and fully compliant with UKGC regulations, helping players make informed and confident decisions.

Marco Attard
Content Editor

Marco has over five years of experience in casino writing and slots research within the UK market. At CasinoHawks, Marco was responsible for exploring online casinos in search of innovative games.

Michael Kaplan
Senior Casino Games Expert

Michael Kaplan is an award-winning journalist, author, and gambling expert whose career spans over three decades, covering the world of casinos, poker, and high-stakes play. Michael Kaplan is the author of five books. His books include “Aces and Kings: Inside Stories” and “Million Dollar Strategies from Poker's Greatest Players” and, published this past May, “Advantage Players: Inside the Winning World of Casino Virtuosos, Master Strategists, and Mathematical Wizards”. Michael’s magazine article, 'Baccarat Machine,' is presently being adapted into a scripted feature film.

Nicola Wrebel
Casino Analyst

As a trusted expert writer with over nine years in the online gambling industry, Nicola produces honest and engaging casino reviews and content for UK players. She has experience working with operators and in editorial roles.

Richard Trenchard
Senior Content Editor

Richard is a trusted iGaming expert with 10+ years' experience and a background in UK journalism, offering trusted, accurate, and expert insights into top casinos, RTPs, and rewards.

Steven
Steven
Responsible Gambling Compliance Officer

Steven Gillis Vrolijk is the Compliance Officer of QMRA, which Casino Hawks is a member of.  An iGaming-specialist by training, Steven holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws, Private Law, and has worked in the iGaming industry since 2016.  Steven reviews our content to ensure it meets the UK Gambling Commission's requirements and the ASA/CAP codes, providing clear, fair, and transparent information, particularly regarding licensing and safer gambling messaging.

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