Updated:15.9.2026

Simon Young

Casino Writer and iGaming Editorial Expert

Location: United KingdomLinkedIn

Languages: English

Simon Young is one of the most experienced iGaming professionals in our content team, with 20 years in online gambling and a decade leading content at PokerStars.
A former national newspaper editor, Simon brings senior editorial judgement and first-hand operator experience to his work.

Areas of Expertise

Mobile and casino apps
Pay by phone
Pay by SMS
Mobile wallets

Simon's iGaming Credentials

40 years in journalism	10 years at PokerStars	National news editor	Mobile payments expertise
Simon applies four decades of journalism experience to explaining casino features and terms	Led global content for one of online gambling’s biggest brands	Senior editorial background in UK national newspapers: Sunday Express, Sunday Mirror, News UK	Hands-on work across casino apps, phone billing, SMS and mobile wallets

Simon's iGaming Experience

Casino.org

Casino Writer

2026–Present

Reviews online casinos and sportsbooks for Casino.org, with a strong focus on the UK and New Zealand. Simon applies his operator and editorial experience to checking casino terms, offers, payment methods, and mobile experiences.

PokerStars

Global Head of Content

2008–2018

Spent 10 years leading content at PokerStars, one of the world’s best-known online gambling brands.

SImon’s Education and Qualifications

Harlow Journalism College

NCTJ – National Journalism Qualifications

1986–1987

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Simon's been Featured In

Gambler Media

iGaming Content Writing: What 40 Years in Journalism Taught Me

Simon shares lessons from his 40-year career in journalism and iGaming, exploring how storytelling, customer-focused content and human expertise shape his work at Magic Word Media.

PokerStars

Thanks for 10 Years of the PokerStars

PokerStars featured Simon in a retrospective on his 10-year journey from Head of Blogging to Editor-in-Chief, helping shape the brand’s global content.

Simon's Research and Writing Approach

Simon reviews mobile casino products from the player’s point of view, looking closely at how easily users can access, fund and manage their accounts from a phone.

What Simon Looks At

Mobile casino experience
Casino apps
Pay by phone
SMS billing
Mobile wallets
Deposit methods and limits
Withdrawal options
Payment terms
Mobile usability
Overall player experience

Our Editorial Standards

Editorial policy
How we rank casinos
Responsible gambling
18+ Play Responsibly

Mathematical claims, including RTP, volatility, house edge and odds, must be checked against appropriate sources before publication. Claims outside the author’s verified expertise also require review by a suitably qualified specialist.

Why Trust Simon Young?

Simon combines 20 years in iGaming with a senior career in UK national journalism and a decade leading content at PokerStars.

Few casino writers bring that mix of newsroom standards, operator-side experience and industry longevity. He applies it today to the mobile and payment journeys players rely on most.

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