About Me - Olivia Campbell, Casimba Canada Casino Review Expert

About the Author - Olivia Campbell, Canadian Online Casino Review Specialist

My name's Olivia Campbell. I review online casinos for Canadians, mostly. On casimba-ca.com I write and fact-check reviews, safety guides, and regulatory explainers so you can get the full picture before you send even a dollar of your own money.

For the past 5 years, I've worked on regulatory-led audits of online casinos serving Canadian players, with a particular focus on platform security, licensing, and player protection. I've spent a lot of time watching how sites behave for actual players - like when a friend in Ottawa couldn't cash out on a Sunday night because extra ID checks kicked in out of nowhere. That same audit mindset now shapes how I research, test, and explain brands like Casimba for our readers on casimba-ca.com, whether you're playing from Ontario or from another province using an international site.

Who I am and what I actually do

I'm Olivia, a Toronto-based Casino Review Specialist who spends most of my time examining how online casinos actually operate behind the scenes. On casimba-ca.com, my primary role is to evaluate Canadian-facing casino sites from a compliance and player-safety perspective and to turn those findings into clear, practical reviews that regular players can understand without a legal background.

I've basically lived in the online gambling world for the last few years, looking at it through a regulator's eyes more than a marketer's. I have 5 years of experience in the online gambling space, primarily in regulatory-led audits and platform assessments. Instead of looking only at "fun factor", I focus on licensing frameworks (MGA for Canadians outside Ontario and AGCO/iGaming Ontario for regulated ON play), data security controls, payment flows (including Interac, which most Canadian players know from everyday banking), and how seriously an operator treats responsible gambling and player safeguards.

I used to see everything through a compliance and risk lens rather than marketing. That's still true, but now I also try to translate that mindset into something regular players don't need a law degree to follow. Honestly, I care way more about how a casino handles your data and ID checks than how shiny the homepage looks. If something goes wrong, that's when the real test starts. In practice that means I pay close attention to the kinds of details that might affect a player in Canada on a Tuesday night when their withdrawal is delayed or when they want to set a deposit limit, not just what the site promises in its promo copy.

Before contributing to casimba-ca.com, I spent several years involved in audit-style assessments of licensed online casinos, where I helped evaluate:

• How operators implement AGCO and iGaming Ontario requirements for Ontario-facing sites (like casimba.ca under license OPIG1231668), including things like geo-fencing, player eligibility checks, and responsible gambling displays.
• How Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) frameworks are applied to international brands serving Canadians outside Ontario (such as casimba.com under MGA/B2C/370/2017), and what that means in practical terms for those players.
• Practical protections for players, including KYC checks, AML controls, and built-in safety features such as deposit caps, time-outs, and self-exclusion buttons.

How I review online casinos

My work is very focused. When I review a casino or write a guide, I bring together several key specializations that matter specifically for Canadian players who want to play in CAD and stay within local rules.

Games and software I pay attention to

I specialize in the types of games Canadian players see most frequently:

• Online slots - including grid slots, cluster pays, and higher-RTP titles, with attention to volatility, max exposure, and feature design. I look at whether a game fits a low, medium, or high-risk playing style and how that lines up with realistic budgets.
• Table games - blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and video poker with an emphasis on rulesets and house edge, so readers have a clear idea of which versions are relatively more or less favourable from a mathematical point of view.
• Live dealer games - where I pay close attention to streaming quality, game pace, and minimum bet levels, especially for Canadian time zones and typical evening playing windows.

I also follow the major software providers operating on the White Hat Gaming platform and similar multi-provider platforms, evaluating how each developer handles RTP disclosure, game fairness, and in-game messaging about safe play. When possible, I call out studios that make it easier - or harder - for players to find information like rules and payout tables.

Where I'm strongest (and where I'm more cautious)

Over time, I've developed hands-on expertise with some areas more than others:

• I'm most confident picking apart bonus terms for fairness, hidden caps, and wagering traps before recommending any offer. I look for things like game weighting, maximum bet per spin, and win caps that can turn an exciting-looking bonus into something unrealistic.
• I'm very comfortable assessing payment solutions used by Canadian players, especially Interac deposits and withdrawals, card payments, and e-wallets, including how long money actually takes to move in and out in real life.
• I'm comfortable reading RNG and RTP information and comparing it against public references, such as operator RTP pages and eCOGRA testing details where available, but I always cross-check those against external sources when something looks off. I don't pretend to be a lab tester; I treat this as supporting context.
• I do read up on UKGC social responsibility enforcement - such as the 2021 UK Gambling Commission public statement on White Hat Gaming - and use those cases to inform how I look at the same corporate group's behaviour in Canada. I'm careful to treat those enforcement stories as background, not as if I work for the regulator myself.

To stay current, I keep an eye on updates from AGCO and iGO, plus key notes from the MGA and UKGC. I also check eCOGRA reports now and then, and dip into EGBA material when it's relevant, especially for brands tied to White Hat Gaming Limited, which runs Casimba. This means that when rules or expectations shift, I update how I look at things like affordability checks, source-of-funds requests, or the practical tools you can use to slow down or stop play.

I do not offer betting tips, arbitrage strategies, or "systems". I also do not present casino play as a way to make money. My expertise is in risk assessment, clarity of information, and responsible play, not in promising wins. Every casino game is tilted toward the house over time. It's entertainment, full stop - not something you should lean on to make money.

Who I write for in Canada

Living in Toronto, I mostly hear from two kinds of Canadian players, so that's who I write for:

• Ontario players using the AGCO/iGO-regulated market (for example, Casimba via casimba.ca under license OPIG1231668), where local licensing and strict rules on advertising and safer-gambling messaging apply.
• Canadians in provinces other than Ontario who play on the .com version under the MGA licence, using international sites like casimba.com that still have structure but follow a different regulatory playbook.

My background includes working with the basics of AGCO and iGaming Ontario compliance, MGA frameworks, and eCOGRA's role as an ADR and testing body. I use this knowledge whenever I recommend or critique a brand for Canadian readers, and I always distinguish between what is a regulatory requirement and what is simply "nice to have".

Bonuses, banking, and security checks

When I go through a new casino, a few things always jump out at me first:

• Bonus structures - welcome offers, reloads, and free spins, including wagering requirements, contribution tables, and max win/withdrawal limits. I try to translate dense legal language into plain English and explain whether a bonus is realistically playable for the average Canadian bankroll.
• Payment methods - with a strong focus on Canadian-friendly options like Interac transfers, local banking, and card processing, which I cover in depth in our guides to Canadian payment methods and how they actually work at online casinos. I look at processing times, fees, and any verification steps that can slow down a payout.
• Data protection - how the operator's platform, often backed by ISO 27001-aligned practices and secure TLS 1.3 connections, protects personal and financial data. I also look at privacy policies and how they treat things like marketing communications and data sharing within corporate groups.

Across all of these areas, my goal is to give readers a full-picture view of risk, suitability, and practicality before they sign up. I want Canadian players to see clearly that casino games are a form of paid entertainment with real financial risk, not a guaranteed way to earn money, and to have the information they need to set healthy boundaries before they start.

Why Canada's rules matter so much in my reviews

Because I live and work in Ontario, I see a lot of what local players run into - Interac as the default at the cashier, apps cutting out when you cross into Quebec on a road trip, that sort of thing. That day-to-day reality shapes how I look at every casino I review.

Regulatory knowledge. I stay current on:

• AGCO and iGaming Ontario frameworks for licensed Ontario operators, including registration details, market performance reports, and guidance on advertising and safer play displays.
• Malta Gaming Authority rules governing international operators serving Canadians outside Ontario and how those rules affect dispute resolution and player protections.
• Practical implications of UKGC and other European enforcement actions on companies that also operate in Canada, such as the White Hat Gaming Limited public statement in 2021, which I use as context when assessing how seriously a group treats compliance.

Local banking and preferences. When I look at a casino's cashier page or test a platform, I pay particular attention to:

• How often Interac is offered, and whether deposits and cashouts through your bank move quickly enough not to feel like a hassle.
• Processing times to Canadian bank accounts and major credit/debit cards, including how weekends and statutory holidays might impact payout timelines.
• How fees, limits, and verification checks affect the actual player experience in Canada, including when a player might be asked for extra documents during a withdrawal.

Cultural and practical context. I understand that many Canadian players treat online gambling as occasional entertainment around busy work and family schedules. That's why I value things like clear game rules, accessible faq and help resources, and mobile-friendly sites that don't push aggressive promotions at every turn. I also pay attention to how easy it is to find and use the safety tools. When you're tilted and chasing losses, you don't want to dig through menus just to hit a time-out.

Throughout my work, I reinforce the idea that casino games come with real financial risk and are not a way to consistently make money. Think of gambling like paying for a concert or a Leafs game: fun if you can afford it, but absolutely not how you cover rent or groceries. Treating it like a night out - something you budget for, with a clear spending limit - is a message you'll see repeated across our guides and reviews.

What I've written on casimba-ca.com

My most visible work today is on casimba-ca.com, where I contribute to our in-depth casino reviews and educational guides. Rather than chasing volume, I focus on fewer, deeper pieces that walk players through how a site actually behaves in real-world conditions - things like how quickly withdrawals are processed, how KYC checks are handled, and whether the limit-setting features are easy to find and use.

Some examples of where my expertise is reflected on the site include:

• Our detailed breakdowns of bonuses & promotions for Canadian players, where I help dissect wagering requirements, game weightings, and fairness, and explain why some offers are better skipped altogether.
• Our practical guides to secure and convenient payment methods, including how Interac deposits and withdrawals actually feel in practice - for example, whether money lands in your bank within a couple of hours or only after the weekend - and how they compare to cards and e-wallets.
• Our coverage of responsible gaming information and support, where I work to ensure we explain things like limit-setting, taking a cool-off break, or fully blocking your account for a while in plain language. That section also lists external helplines and support resources relevant to Canadians.
• Our evaluations of mobile apps and mobile browser play, particularly for players who prefer gaming from their phones within Ontario's geo-fenced environment or from elsewhere in Canada while travelling or commuting.

My review work on casimba-ca.com also covers Casimba in detail. In that casimba-review-canada piece, I dig into the licences (MGA vs iGO/AGCO), White Hat Gaming's track record, the bonus terms, and how eCOGRA steps in if a complaint needs to be escalated.

Beyond site content, I stay engaged with the broader industry by following updates from the Canadian Gaming Association and by regularly following market reports such as iGaming Ontario's performance summaries and public statements from regulators like the UK Gambling Commission. These sources help me keep perspective on how Canadian online gambling is evolving and where player protections are improving - or need to improve.

If you browse a few of those pages, you'll get a pretty clear sense of how I look at casinos: cautious, a bit picky, but always trying to be practical. If anything feels off or out of date, I genuinely want to hear about it.

What I stand for when I write

My mission is simple: to help Canadian players gamble more safely by giving them accurate, transparent information about online casinos.

Day to day, that looks like this:

• Unbiased reviews - I do not "soften" a review because an operator is a partner. If a brand's terms or behaviour raise red flags, I say so clearly. If I think an offer is too restrictive or a casino's complaint record is worrying, I flag that as my professional opinion based on the evidence.
• Responsible gambling first - I always encourage players to set limits, take breaks, and use self-exclusion where needed. I highlight these options prominently and reference them throughout our responsible gaming resources and advice. That page also outlines warning signs of unhealthy gambling and practical ways to limit time and money spent.
• Transparency about affiliate relationships - Some links on casimba-ca.com may be affiliate links, which can generate commission for the site if you sign up. This never changes how I assess safety, fairness, or suitability, and I support clear disclosures so readers understand this business model.
• Fact-checking and updates - Promotions, RTPs, and regulatory positions change regularly. I revisit key pages - especially high-impact ones like our Casimba review and core guides on the homepage - to keep information current for Canadian players. When rules or offers change, I update the content or flag that something is out of date.
• Legal and regulatory compliance - I always distinguish between Ontario's regulated market and the non-Ontario parts of the country, and I encourage readers to play only at properly licensed sites that accept Canadian residents and follow relevant rules.

At the end of the day, what matters most to me is pretty simple: protecting players, respecting the rules, and keeping expectations honest. If you wouldn't borrow money for a night out, don't borrow to gamble. It's a paid form of entertainment, not a plan to fix money problems. On casimba-ca.com, I consistently remind readers to only gamble with money they can afford to lose and to make use of the practical tools to slow down or stop when they need a break.

My own approach to gambling

I'm not a high-roller at all. Most nights, if I play, it's a small session on a couple of medium-volatility slots while I'm half-watching a game - and I shut it down once the budget I set is gone. When I do play, I prefer slots with transparent RTP information and I always set a fixed budget and time limit before I start. If I ever find myself tempted to chase losses or "win it back", that's my cue to log out for the day and do something else.

From my perspective, the healthiest approach for most Canadians is to view online casinos the way you'd view going to a concert or a hockey game: something enjoyable, but with a clear price tag attached. That personal mindset shapes the tone I use in my reviews and in our responsible gaming resources and advice.

How to get in touch

If you've got questions or spot something on casimba-ca.com that doesn't look right, the easiest way to reach me is through our contact us form. Messages addressed to "Olivia Campbell" are routed to me or to the editorial team I collaborate with, and I do my best to review reader comments and suggestions, particularly when they relate to accuracy, fairness, or safer-gambling information.

For additional details on how your data is handled when you contact us, you can review our privacy policy and terms & conditions. These documents explain how we treat personal information and how the site operates from a legal and editorial standpoint.

I appreciate every reader who takes the time to ask hard questions about casino safety, licensing, or fairness. That kind of scrutiny is exactly what makes this industry better for Canadian players and helps keep the focus on gambling as a form of entertainment, not a financial strategy. You can always return to this about the author page if you want to double-check who is behind the information you're reading.

Last updated: February 2026. This page is my own editorial overview for casimba-ca.com - it's not written or approved by Casimba itself.