Authors
Our permanent and contributing members are all united under the attachment for our core values: integrity, safety, independence, and, last but not least, player control.
We are a diverse team with backgrounds that range from professional casino evaluation, publishing, IT analysts and product expertise. All of our members are well-versed in the inner workings of the gambling authorities, and they all know, to some degree, one or more than one fraction of offline and online gaming. We all employ an analytical way of thinking, designed for a consistent understanding of the gambling industry. We strive to always upgrade to a better quality of our products and services through constant learning and open communication.
Jake Kring-Schreifels
View articlesJake Kring-Schreifels is a New-York based sports and culture writer whose work has been published in publications such as The Ringer and GQ.com.
Katrina Sirotta
View articlesKatrina Sirotta is a Portland-based culture/music journalist who published her first book in 2020.
Sofia Voss
View articlesSofia Voss is an independent filmmaker and freelance writer currently attending graduate school at Columbia University. You can find her on instagram @sofiapvoss.
Brianna Zigler
View articlesBrianna Zigler is a freelance film journalist who specializes in a variety of film and pop culture writing, including lists and longform analysis.
Abby Monteil
View articlesRahul Mukherjee
View articlesRahul Mukherjee is a journalist focused on data and visuals. Rahul is a former data and graphics journalist for the Los Angeles Times.
A graduate of Ohio University, Mukherjee worked at the San Francisco Chronicle, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and Los Angeles Times. He’s currently based in NYC.
Ed Scimia
View articlesEd Scimia is a freelance writer from Trumbull, Connecticut. He graduated from Syracuse University in 2003 with degrees in Magazine Journalism and Political Science. He has written about the gambling industry for nearly 20 years, with a particular interest in online gambling.
Ed has also authored two books in the “So Bad, It’s Good” series, about enjoyably bad movies. In his free time, he enjoys curling competitively, playing chess, and spending time with his cat, Zoey.
Geoff Kukard
View articlesAs an award-winning writer and content strategist with a keen focus on iGaming, sports betting, and esports, Geoff combines industry knowledge with a relatable and engaging writing style. His career includes casino, sportsbook, fintech, adtech, cybersec, crypto and AI, where he’s performed in writing, content management, digital marketing, and brand-building roles.
Geoff loves to create content that resonates, engages and (fingers crossed), excites.
Whether crafting insightful casino reviews or spearheading content strategies, Geoff’s work is clear and relevant while his expertise in on-page/off-page SEO is steadily growing through roles in the casino, tech and sports betting sectors. When not doing “all of that”, Geoff geeks out on LOTR, snaps photos and shares snacks with his dogs.
Claire Said
View articlesClaire is a native English speaker with over 10 years’ experience writing content for the iGaming industry. She has written countless casino reviews, slot reviews, commercial pages, promotional pages, software analysis, payment provider analysis, and much more.
Claire is the founder of Alpha Content, a brand that offers content writing services. It promotes authenticity, communication, and trust.
When she isn’t writing, you’ll find Claire in the kitchen, at the gym, or on the sofa with a cup of tea and a good movie.
Chris Compendio
View articlesChris Compendio is a freelance writer and journalist in the fields of video games, film, television, and politics. As a queer person of color, Chris also writes about a number of social issues that intersect with those subjects.
They are the Weekend Editor of Gamepur, with additional bylines for Lifewire, Paste Magazine, DualShockers, and Destructoid. Chris also hosts a podcast called Procedural Conversation, a one-on-one talk show with game industry figures.
Sandi Hemmerlein
View articlesSandi Hemmerlein is a California-based writer and photographer with a passion for historical sites, natural wonders, and the obscure. She documents her explorations of the world—including offbeat and forgotten places—on her personal blog, Avoiding Regret.
She has written for KCET’s SoCal Wanderer since 2015 and has also been published by PBS SoCal, Frommer’s, and Atlas Obscura. While Sandi has lived in such major metropolitan areas as Los Angeles, New York City, and London, she has focused on traveling the world to more unconventional destinations, like Chernobyl, Budapest, Morocco, Tunisia, and Cuba.
Editorial Team
View articlesAs the driving force behind the content published in CasinoBonusCA, the editorial staff is composed of highly skilled and dedicated experts who work collaboratively to set the long-term strategy and direction of the site’s gambling-related material.
The team, which comprises multiple professionals with a deep understanding of various games, including those found in casinos, sports betting, and online gaming, is instrumental in ensuring the quality and authenticity of the content we present to our audience.
The editorial team engages in a range of activities, including conducting interviews and conducting additional research to fill in any knowledge gaps, as well as carefully reviewing and editing published content in accordance with CasinoBonusCA editorial system to ensure it meets the highest standards of quality. The team also plays a crucial role in evaluating the work of our writers, conducting research and reviews to ensure that the material we produce is of high quality and engaging for our target audience.
Through their efforts to stay abreast of the latest industry trends and create content that resonates with our followers, the editorial team at CasinoBonusCA is a vital contributor to our organization’s visibility and the education of our audience
Alex Evans
View articlesMeet Alex Evans, one of our talented authors. Alex’s passion for gambling began while studying economics in college. He was fascinated by the statistics and numbers behind the industry and decided to pursue a career in it.
With a background in economics and creative writing, Alex brings a unique perspective to the table. He is able to take complex data and statistics and present them in an engaging and easy-to-understand way for readers. He also brings his creative writing skills to the table to create interesting and captivating narratives that resonate with our target audience.
As a writer on our team, Alex takes on a variety of responsibilities. He conducts in-depth research on the latest trends and statistics in the gambling industry, creates engaging and informative articles, and ensures that all content is optimized for reading and meets our company’s style and tone guidelines.
Furthermore, he is responsible for implementing content-related processes such as creating and updating an editorial calendar, working with other content creators and editors to ensure that all pieces of content are delivered on time and on brand, and tracking the performance of the content via analytics and other tools.
Hailey Campbell
View articlesHailey joined our team a little over two years ago. During this time, she gained extensive knowledge in the gambling industry, being passionate about uncovering all of its hidden areas. This approach improved her analytical skills and inspired her to bring valuable insights to Canadian players. Being a Canadian herself, with origins in Calgary, she knows exactly what punters are looking for and how to fill their gambling knowledge gap.
After completing her Linguistics degree at the University of Alberta, Hailey enrolled in a Media Communication Master’s program at the University of Montreal. Relocating there after finishing her studies seemed like the right move for her career. During her student years, Hailey not only exploited her existing passions but also pursued other interests. One of these was casual gambling. She started visiting local casinos and quickly got into the game. Although this recreational activity faded, the experience acquired during that time helped her in this role. Nowadays, she takes her responsibility of guiding players very seriously and is keen on actively contributing toward a safer gambling environment.
Bianca Grasu
View articlesBianca Grasu has two years of experience in writing for the iGaming industry. She has a Communication and Public Relations degree, being passionate about everything that means communication and how to spread information correctly. Her experience helps her deliver information as clearly as possible, answering all questions a gambler can have. Bianca combines her knowledge with her passion for writing to create complex materials available on CasinoBonusCa. Being a fan of strategic games herself, she enjoys playing Blackjack and Poker in her free time.
Stefan Brulea
View articlesAs a slots enthusiast and specialist, Stefan Brulea is a publisher that will offer his readers well researched and carefully put together information. Stefan will always compile nothing less than the most honest and impartial facts when it comes to reviewing casinos or giving all the details about the latest promotional offers. With passion both for the iGaming industry and writing, Stefan seeks to present to his audience pieces that are as enjoyable to read as they are informative.
Joseph Havens
View articlesJoseph Havens has been our external contributor from the very beginning. Thanks to his experience and expertise regarding the iGaming industry of over ten years, he has guided our team remotely and encourage them with the broadest exchange of information. Even though he’s based in Toronto and thus working remotely with us, the communication has always been clear and on the same page about expectations and objectives. It can be said that he is one of the persons who has helped lay the foundation of our project by providing insights about the Canadian market and giving elucidation regarding the players’ gambling pattern and how to combat underage and gambling addiction. With a master’s degree in Developmental Psychology and Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Joseph has the essential means to identify and clarify certain instances about the iGaming area and offer guidance about how to focus on the players’ development and educate him alongside.
Magda Olbea
View articlesMagda Olbea is a multiskilled publisher for the Canadian online gambling industry. She has experience of over two years in this area and specializes in mobile gaming platforms. Not only does she test the mobile version of each online casino, but also writes unbiased reviews for prospective players. Her journey in the iGaming world began as a hobby, playing live casino games on her mobile, some of the favourites being Blackjack and Baccarat. As one of her major interests is technology, in her spare time, Magda enjoys learning about web developing on WordPress platforms and SEO techniques.
Iasmina Bunea
View articlesIasmina Bunea is a contributor proficient in testing and reviewing online gambling platforms and casino games. With over four years of experience on projects for different countries, she ultimately specialized in the Canadian iGaming market. She enjoys playing casino games herself in her spare time, one of her favourites being the Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead slot machine by Play’N GO. She has worked as an editor for Romanian publications, as well as for the Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company. Iasmina has a licentiate’s degree in Journalism from the Hyperion University of Bucharest and she is born, raised, and currently living in Romania.
Ana-Maria Ciobanu
View articlesAna-Maria Gabriela Ciobanu is a publisher that has been specializing in gambling addiction for over two years. Her reviews of online casinos for CasinoBonusCA concentrate on underlying their strong points and the reasons that may make the player avoid a specific platform. She also tests video slots and evaluates them. Her games reviews provide the audience with all they need to know about them, from their general aspects to their special features. Still, she is more drawn towards card games. The ones she occasionally enjoys are Baccarat and Macao. Ana studied at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration from Bucharest, Romania, and obtained a Psychology diploma, her bachelor’s degree paper focusing on the dark side of creativity.