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Childhood

In 2004-2007, he attended Keele University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Politics.

Career

Steve Payne is a gaming industry professional with experience in both B2B and B2C in commercial and operational roles. He has excellent problem solving as well as team building skills. Knows how to lead a team and manage in a way that makes people feel motivated and able to realize their potential. Always focuses on stated project goals and prioritizes each task necessary to achieve the desired end result.

2007-August 2010. - Customer Account Supervisor (Gaming) at Bet365
2010-August 2011. - Head of Customer Support at Probability plc
2011-October 2014. - Head of B2B Account Management at Probability plc
2014-August 2015. - Operations Manager at High 5 Games
2015-August 2016. - Senior Account Manager at NetEnt
2016-August 2019. - Regional Business Manager and Board Director at NetEnt
2019-March 2021 - Head of Gaming at BoyleSports
2021-present - Commercial Director at BoyleSports

BoyleSports is Ireland's largest and most successful independent bookmaker. Founded in 1989 by John Boyle, the company has grown to over 240 betting shops in Ireland and now offers betting and gaming services over telephone, mobile and internet in Ireland, the UK and a number of other international markets.

BoyleSports' Irish headquarters is located in Dundalk. The company currently employs over 1,700 staff across Ireland. BoyleSports regulates betting and gaming activities in Ireland, the UK and Gibraltar.

Alex Vasilev

Scientific editor and fact checker

Alexander, born in 1979 in Rostov, has been interested in maths and logic since childhood, dreaming of becoming an engineer. However, in the late 1990s, after discovering online casinos, he switched to studying gambling, recognising the complex mathematical systems involved. Working for a regional newspaper (from correspondent to deputy editor-in-chief), he learnt fact-checking and critical analysis - skills that later became the basis for his work on Casinoz. Alexander checks every detail, from the RTP of slots to the terms of bonuses, demanding documentary proof. Colleagues call him the ‘microscope man’ for his meticulousness in verifying data. He not only exposes inaccuracies, but also teaches players strategies, bankroll management and how to recognise unscrupulous casinos, turning gambling from a game into a science. Thousands of users trust his recommendations, knowing that behind every word is a week of testing and years of expertise.

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