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Liam Blackley

Liam, a Toronto-based freelance writer, has over five years of iGaming experience, contributing to sites like Casino.com and publications including the National Post. At Casino.ca, he specializes in casino reviews, game guides, and gambling taxation resources, providing readers with clear, insightful, and well-rounded guidance.

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Liam Blackley

Liam’s overview

Liam is a Toronto-based iGaming writer and editor with over five years of industry experience. He contributes to Casino.ca, specializing in gambling tax guides, casino reviews, and game tutorials, helping Canadian players navigate online casinos with clarity and confidence.

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18

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13

Pages authored

106

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Online casinos reviewed by Liam for Casino.ca
Liam is a detail-obsessed casino reviewer and genuine online casino enthusiast. He takes time playing several times before he writes, breaking down bonuses, value, and fairness to spot which casinos truly give players a good deal.

What makes Liam an expert

Dozens of iGaming articles, a knack for market analysis, and a local’s touch give Liam unique expertise in the Canadian casino industry. Liam’s extensive background in game design offers a new perspective on trending casino games and the user experience. Add in years of training in research and digital media strategy, and you get an insightful writer and editor ready to dig deep into online casinos and find what truly appeals to players.
Liam Blackley

Liam Blackley

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21 articles written for Casino.ca

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Over 60 casino reviews, several years in the industry, and a local’s touch give me the expertise to unpack the Canadian gambling market and crown the country’s best online casinos!

What’s it like working with Liam?

Bex Mills

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The whole time I’ve worked with Liam, he’s been focused on the best interests of his audience, so his writing can offer genuine advice. He’s not afraid to knock a casino for legitimate flaws, all the better for his readers. Liam writes great content and is obviously an expert in the iGaming world. I’m happy to work with someone trustworthy who is here to speak on behalf of our audience.

Amber Langley

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Liam is a true professional, always stepping up to make a project easier on the rest of the team. I know I can count on Liam to deliver impeccably researched content, whether that means a thorough casino review or a strategy guide for table games. Liam has proven himself a reliable teammate in such a fast-changing industry where everyone needs to keep on their toes.

Loraine Couturier

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It’s been a pleasure to work with Liam. His unique knowledge of game design makes him a valued expert on our team. He’s also hard-working and detail oriented. I look forward to every article I collaborate on with Liam because I know he’ll find some unique way of approaching the content that will offer new insights other writers would never think of.

How does Liam stay up-to-date?

With the pace of gambling updates in Canada, Liam keeps tabs on legislation, new brands, and other gaming news through some key sources:

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