About Me - Oliver Thompson, UK Casino Expert & Reviewer

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I am Oliver Thompson, a UK-based casino content strategist and independent gambling reviewer with four years of experience writing player-focused reviews and guides for the British online casino market. On be90t.com, including coverage of brands such as bet-90-united-kingdom, my role is to help you understand how online casinos really work so you can make informed, safer decisions about where - and indeed whether - to play at all.

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I work full-time as an independent gambling reviewer and blogger, specialising in transparent, regulation-aware content for UK players. Based in Manchester, I closely follow how UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) rules, IBAS dispute procedures and white-label platforms like ProgressPlay affect your everyday experience as a player - whether you are spinning a few slots on your phone on the sofa, placing a weekend football acca, or checking a casino's small print on your lunch break.

I write in plain English and from a British perspective, aiming to cut through buzzwords and sales talk. If a site's terms look confusing, unclear or simply unfair for UK players, I will say so directly and point you towards the sections you should read before you deposit.

1. Professional Identification

My professional title is Casino Content Strategist & UK Online Gambling Reviewer. I serve as a core author and content planner for be90t.com, where I design and write in-depth guides, operator overviews and responsible gambling resources for British players who want straight answers rather than hype.

Over the past four years in the online gambling industry, I have focused specifically on:

• Reviewing UK-facing online casinos and sports betting brands, including ProgressPlay-powered sites such as bet-90-united-kingdom that are featured and assessed on be90t.com.
• Translating UKGC remote gambling licence conditions into practical guidance for everyday players, so you can see what a licence actually means for your rights and responsibilities.
• Explaining how IBAS and other dispute resolution routes work when things go wrong, using real-world style examples that a typical British player might encounter.
• Breaking down casino bonuses, payment methods and game libraries in language non-experts can trust, without implying that gambling is a way to make money.

What sets my work apart is a deliberate focus on verifiable detail and regulatory context. Rather than repeating marketing claims, I structure every review around the licence information, terms and conditions, bonus rules and player protections that actually affect your money, your data and your ability to withdraw. If something is my personal view, I make that clear; if it is a factual rule or licence requirement, I link it back to official documentation wherever possible.

2. Expertise and Credentials

I specialise in online gambling analysis and reviews for UK audiences. My background combines long-form editorial work with ongoing study of the iGaming industry, especially how regulation, game design and bonus structures interact with player behaviour and risk. Living in the UK and writing for UK players, I keep a close eye on how these factors play out in day-to-day use rather than just on paper.

My expertise has been built through:

• Four years of focused casino review writing for UK players, assessing slots, table games, live dealer titles and sportsbook features from a player-protection angle and explaining what that means in simple, realistic terms.
• Continuous self-directed study of UKGC regulations, consultation of official licence registers (including the ProgressPlay Limited UKGC licence 39335) and regular reading of UKGC enforcement case studies to see where operators have fallen short and how that might affect you in practice.
• Practical familiarity with ProgressPlay white-label platforms, including how brands like bet-90-united-kingdom share infrastructure, payment processing and dispute responsibilities with the platform provider, and what this means for who you actually deal with if you raise a complaint.
• Detailed review of IBAS dispute resolution procedures and public ADR guidance, so I can explain step-by-step what UK players can realistically expect if they escalate a complaint - from keeping records and screenshots through to possible outcomes.

While I do not present formal academic degrees as gambling credentials, I maintain a structured research routine: I track regulatory updates, analyse terms and conditions, monitor public case examples and consult credible sources such as UKGC guidance and ADR documentation. This method allows me to produce content that is firmly grounded in verifiable rules and processes, rather than opinion alone or casual impressions.

Across my work on be90t.com, you will see recurring markers of expertise: clear explanations of licensing, honest breakdowns of bonus restrictions, and a repeated emphasis on responsible gambling frameworks in the UK. You will also see repeated reminders that casino games are a form of paid entertainment with built-in house edge and not a reliable or sensible way to earn an income or solve financial problems.

3. Specialisation Areas

My day-to-day work centres on a few key specialisation areas that are directly relevant to UK players choosing sites like bet-90-united-kingdom via be90t.com and weighing them up against other UK-licensed options.

• Online casino games - I cover slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat and live dealer games, with particular attention to RTP, variance and game rules so players can understand risk rather than chase unrealistic expectations. I explain these concepts in down-to-earth terms, similar to how you might talk them through with a friend before a night in.
• UK market regulation - I focus on how UKGC licence conditions, safer gambling requirements, source-of-funds checks, and anti-money laundering rules shape your experience at British-facing casinos, including why you may be asked for documents and why that is not necessarily a red flag but a legal requirement.
• Bonus and promotion analysis - I specialise in unpacking welcome offers, free spins and loyalty schemes for UK players, highlighting wagering requirements, game weightings, cap limits and expiry. I also flag where bonus play may feel restrictive in reality, even if the headline offer looks generous.
• UK casino payment methods - I examine the practical pros and cons of debit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers and other local methods from the perspective of fees, processing times and withdrawal reliability, reflecting common expectations in the UK such as quick access to winnings and clear verification steps.
• Platform and provider understanding - I track software providers, white-label platforms such as ProgressPlay, and the implications for customer support, dispute ownership and game fairness, so you know who is actually running which part of the service in the background.
• British player protections - I study and explain tools like deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion, and links to support bodies, with a focus on how they are actually implemented on UK-licensed sites. I regularly refer readers to the detailed guidance on the Responsible Gaming page, where signs of gambling harm and ways to limit your play are set out in more depth.

By repeatedly connecting games, bonuses, payments and regulation, my goal is to give you a complete picture of any casino I review, not just surface-level impressions or promotional copy. This helps you judge for yourself whether a site fits your budget, your playing style and your comfort level with risk.

4. Achievements and Publications

My most important "achievement" from a reader's perspective is the body of structured, regulation-aware content I have produced for be90t.com. Instead of one-off reviews, I help maintain a consistent editorial approach across the site so that the criteria used on one page match what you see on another.

• The main site overview at Main Page, where I contribute to explaining how be90t.com evaluates UK casinos and sports betting options, and how brands such as bet-90-united-kingdom are assessed before being written about.
• The Bonuses & Promotions section, where I break down British casino bonuses, including how offers at brands such as bet-90-united-kingdom should be read in light of UKGC rules and typical wagering expectations in the UK market.
• The Payment Methods guide, which outlines deposit and withdrawal options typically available to UK players and what to check before you send money to a site, including verification, fees and realistic timelines.
• The Responsible Gaming page, built to give players a grounded view of tools, limits and support resources, including warning signs of problematic gambling and clear steps you can take to reduce or stop your play if needed.
• The Sports Betting section, where I contribute to content on sports betting features and brand comparisons, including my analysis of ProgressPlay-operated brands such as bet-90-united-kingdom, with particular attention to fairness and dispute routes.

These publications are designed to be practical reference points. When you read a review of bet-90-united-kingdom or a similar UK-facing operator, you can cross-check my assessments against these site-wide guides on bonuses, payments and responsible gambling to see exactly how I arrived at my conclusions and to make your own informed judgement.

5. Mission and Values

My mission is straightforward: to provide unbiased, honest and detailed information that helps UK players make safer choices about online gambling - and to be clear that no review is an invitation to gamble if you cannot afford it. Casino sites are commercial businesses, not financial products designed to make you profit.

In practice, this means:

• Putting players first - I highlight risks, not just features, especially where bonus terms, withdrawal limits or past regulatory issues may affect you at brands such as bet-90-united-kingdom. If something looks likely to frustrate or disadvantage typical UK players, I spell that out.
• Responsible gambling advocacy - I constantly emphasise deposit limits, self-exclusion options, UK support organisations and the reality that gambling should be treated as paid entertainment, not income. If you are looking for a way to clear debts or cover bills, online casino play is not an answer and is likely to make the situation worse.
• Transparency about commercial relationships - Where be90t.com may receive affiliate commissions, my aim is to explain that this does not change the criteria I apply to any brand, and I avoid language that suggests guaranteed wins or risk-free play. My editorial standards are based on player safety and regulatory compliance, not on how much a brand pays in commission.
• Regular fact-checking and updates - I revisit key pages, especially operator and bonus overviews, to keep licence information, T&Cs references and policy links (such as bonus policy, privacy and responsible gaming pages) current. Where rules or offers change for sites like bet-90-united-kingdom, I update the content to reflect the latest position.
• Commitment to UK legal compliance - I centre my assessments around whether a site holds a valid UKGC licence, links to official policies, and offers clear dispute routes including ADR services like IBAS. If a brand does not meet these basic expectations, that is clearly reflected in how I write about it.

Every time I review or update content about bet-90-united-kingdom or any other casino, I actively check how well the site aligns with these values before recommending it as an option for UK players. Where I see higher risk or weaker protections, I encourage readers to look carefully at their own habits and to consult the Responsible Gaming resources before deciding whether to play at all.

6. Regional Expertise - Focus on the UK

Living and working in Manchester, I write specifically for British players. This regional focus is central to how I approach every review, from the language I use to the examples I give and the assumptions I make about payment methods and sports interests.

• I study UK gambling laws and regulations, particularly UKGC licence records and guidance, to verify that sites like bet-90-united-kingdom operate under the correct remote gambling licence and follow the rules set out for the British market.
• I understand common UK payment expectations - debit cards, e-wallets and bank transfers - and I assess casinos on whether their banking options and processing times match what British players typically expect, such as clear timeframes for withdrawals and no surprise fees.
• I pay attention to UK cultural attitudes to gambling, where fun, social play and football-related betting are common, but concerns about affordability and harm are rightly taken seriously. This includes recognising that for many people, gambling is something to be kept in strict balance with other priorities.
• I maintain familiarity with UK complaint and dispute routes, including operator internal complaints processes, ADR providers like IBAS, and the UKGC's guidance on how to complain, so that my content can point players towards real-world solutions when issues arise rather than leaving them stuck.

This local perspective helps ensure that when I evaluate a site's usability, terms or marketing, I do so through the lens of a UK player operating under UK law and consumer protections. My aim is that you should recognise your own experience in the scenarios I describe, whether you are betting on the Premier League, spinning slots on your commute or checking a promotion during half-time.

7. Personal Touch

My personal approach to gambling is simple: treat it as entertainment with a fixed budget. I enjoy low-to-medium volatility slots where the rules are clearly explained and the RTP is published upfront, but I only ever play with money I can comfortably afford to lose and I make active use of deposit limits and other controls made available by UK-licensed operators.

This philosophy guides how I write: I am always thinking about how a new or returning UK player can enjoy the experience while staying firmly in control of their time and money. If a feature, promotion or product looks like it could easily encourage chasing losses or overspending, I call that out clearly and suggest using the tools set out on the Responsible Gaming page, including time-outs and self-exclusion where appropriate.

8. Work Examples on be90t.com

On be90t.com, my work is spread across several key sections that you can use as reference points when reading any review, including coverage of bet-90-united-kingdom. These sections are designed to give you a broader context, so you can see how individual operators fit into the wider UK market.

• Casino Bonuses Guide - An overview of how British casino bonuses work, what wagering requirements really mean, and how to compare offers from operators like bet-90-united-kingdom against other UK-licensed sites, with worked-through examples that reflect typical UK stake sizes.
• Payments & Withdrawals - A practical guide to deposit and withdrawal methods for UK players, focusing on processing times, verification checks and common friction points such as proof-of-identity requests or bank delays.
• Responsible Gaming in the UK - A detailed explanation of safer gambling tools, self-exclusion schemes and links to reputable UK support organisations, written to be a starting point for anyone worried about their play or looking to understand the signs of gambling-related harm.
• Betting & Casino Brand Overviews - Comparative analysis of UK betting and casino brands, including ProgressPlay-operated sites like bet-90-united-kingdom, with emphasis on licensing, fairness and dispute options rather than just promotional offers.
• FAQ for UK Players - Straightforward answers to common questions about UK-licensed casinos, bonuses, payments and player rights, compiled from recurring themes I see across reviews and reader feedback so that you can quickly find clear, no-nonsense information.

Together, these articles and guides form a structured framework you can rely on. When you read my review of bet-90-united-kingdom, for example, you can cross-reference its bonus section with the bonuses guide, or compare its banking options with the payments page, to see how consistently it meets the standards I apply and to remind yourself that gambling should remain a controllable leisure activity, not a source of financial pressure.

9. Contact Information

I believe that transparency also means being reachable. If you have questions about any of my reviews or you spot information that needs updating, you can contact me via:

• Email: Not provided - please use the official contact options on be90t.com.
• Contact form: use the site's main contact options, accessible via the be90t.com navigation.

I review feedback carefully and use it to refine existing articles and prioritise future updates, especially where changes to UK regulations, casino policies or brands like bet-90-united-kingdom may affect what UK players need to know. If you believe something I have written could be clearer, or you have a different experience you can document, I welcome that input.