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
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.
