Connor Whitley

Q: What’s your best gambling experience?

While I worked on the Telegraph’s betting section, I researched and produced a bet builder for the 2024 Champions League final which was featured and boosted by Betfred. At 9/1 for Real Madrid to win to nil, under 2.5 goals and Vinicius Jr to score you can imagine the scenes in my living room when the Jude Bellingham played through the Brazilian with less than 10 minutes to go. Not only had I backed it, but the knowledge that many readers had too made it even sweeter.

Q: What’s your worst gambling experience?

When I first became interested in online casinos, I wouldn’t look beyond bonus headlines and ignored the small print. As a result, I got stung by wagering requirements when I thought I had won big. That’s why I always take the time to ensure New Zealand readers are aware of all the information when recommending a casino.

Q: What’s your favourite game?

Poker was the first casino game I got into, and it remains a firm favourite, but my current number one is Aviator, the game that made crash games mainstream.

Q: What’s your favourite casino?

Mafia Casino is one of the best in New Zealand that offers Aviator. The theming borrows a lot from GTA which also appeals.

Q: What is the most important about part of writing about casinos?

Throughout my career, the primary goal has always been for readers to trust my words. That is particularly true when writing about casinos. I am meticulous in my research and during testing to ensure readers get the full picture.

Connor has years of experience in the online gambling and digital publishing. He’s written casino reviews, sports tips and a wide range of content for one of the UK’s biggest newspapers and Ireland’s biggest horse racing website. At Casino.org, Connor’s focus is matching Kiwis with an online casino with their specific needs.

We may earn a small commission from some links, but Connor’s insights are always impartial and help you make the best decision based on trustworthy opinion and information.

Content Editor

Expert since 2023

Over 3 years in iGaming

Connor has experience in the industry

University of Salford

MA Sports Journalism

University of Nottingham

BA Politics & International Relations

4 markets

Connor has worked in markets including New Zealand, the US, UK and Ireland.

Professional experience

casino.org: Content Editor
December 2025 - Present
Better Collective: Content Manager
irishracing.com April 2025 - December 2025The Telegraph partnership January 2023 - March 2023
Breaking Media: Correspondent & Social Media Manager
August 2020 - December 2022

Education

University of Salford: Master of Arts
Sports Journalism
University of Nottingham: Bachelor of Arts
Politics & International Relations

What makes Connor an expert?

With over three years of experience in online casino and sports betting, Connor has produced content for one of the UK’s biggest newspapers and Ireland’s leading horse-racing website.

He has reviewed a wide range of online casino and sports betting products, developing a strong sense of what offers real value for players.

With hundreds of casino and betting articles published, Connor ensures New Zealand players can access trustful information as they decide on their next online casino.

“Online casinos change fast, so I constantly test both established and new online casinos in New Zealand to keep my content accurate.”

“I meticulously check T&Cs of every online casino I test to ensure readers are aware of any hidden details that may catch them out.”

How does Connor stay up-to-date?

For Connor, staying across what is happening across the industry and across the globe is a non-negotiable. It means he can tailor his content to local needs. Some publications and websites he uses to stay up-to-date include:

EGR
Connor uses EGR daily to find the latest news, insights and analysis on all things iGaming across global markets.
iGB
iGaming Business’ daily newsletter delivers all of the latest news and developments I need to be aware of each day into my inbox.

What iGaming events does Connor recommend?

There are plenty of gambling events throughout the year, but this is Connor's favourite:

ICE Barcelona
Now hosted in Barcelona, I attended ICE in London multiple times and learned a lot from industry bigwigs and even got to meet World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.