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Hi! I'm Liam Hoofe
Liam Hoofe is a senior writer and UK market expert at CasinoTopsOnline. Since 2018, he’s been testing and writing about online casinos across the UK and Europe, bringing a journalist’s eye to every review. He’s also contributed to publications like talkSPORT, The Sun, and FourFourTwo.
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Areas of expertise
At CasinoTopsOnline, Liam spends most of his time reviewing UK and EU casinos. He tests their bonuses, games, payout speeds, and much more to give our community the best reviews.
As a fully qualified journalist, Liam also keeps up with market trends and contributes news coverage on the UK and EU gambling markets.
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Background
Education:
B.A. in Journalism and English Literature from Staffordshire University
Previous experience:
Contributor at talkSPORT, The Sun, FourFourTwo, The Game Day
Casino and sportsbook writer for Casino Guru, AskGamblers, Gambling.com, and more
Based in:
Cardiff, Wales
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UK Gambling Commission and Best UKGC Casinos
The UKGC (United Kingdom Gambling Commission) is one of the biggest gambling authorities in the world. This would make sense, considering that the UK itself is big on gambling (online casino gaming in particular!). There are loads of UKGC-regulated casinos out there. So, there must be something pretty good about the UKGC as a company. We’re about to unpack everything you need to know about the body, either as a gambler or a casino site owner. Please find below our top picks of casinos, offering the best bonuses available online.
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UK operators brace for regulatory shake-up as promotional ban deadline loom
With new rules targeting cross-sell promotions and bonus wagering, gambling firms face a pivotal transition ahead of December 2025.
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The latest from Liam
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The UK Government released their latest risk assessment for money laundering, and online gambling has been deemed medium risk.
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Labour MP calls for a further tax on online gambling. Here’s what it could mean for the public.
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ASA bans Play’n GO ads for child appeal, fuelling concerns over rising teen gambling exposure.
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Wyke Gaming's licence has been suspended by the UKGC. Find out why the Bradford-based operator is no longer permitted to open its doors.
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Betfair cuts affiliate marketing in the UK and Ireland as they refocus on emerging international markets.
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Gambling drops to 46% in the UK, but critics question the GSGB’s data accuracy as the regulator pushes for major survey reforms.
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Is online gaming directly contributing to youth gambling and addiction?
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The UKGC has protected the names of 38 operators who have violated regulations since 2020.
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Is TGP Europe’s UK market exit the start of a domino effect?
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Discover how the UK is modernising its land-based casinos in 2025.
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