I'm Oliver Thompson, an independent casino and sportsbook analyst with four years of hands-on experience looking at Curaçao-licensed operators and offshore sportsbooks, including the newer wave of crypto-first brands that sit outside the UK Gambling Commission's rules. I research, write and keep reviews and guides up to date for duelbit.bet, with a particular focus on what non-UKGC sites mean in practice for people betting from the United Kingdom.

My relationship with duelbit.bet is straightforward: think of me as the cautious mate who actually reads the small print so you don't have to. I look at how casinos are licensed, how they treat withdrawals, what really happens when there's a dispute, and how all of that compares with the protections UK players are used to under UK regulation. That cautious approach matters even more for brands like Duelbits and pages such as duelbits-united-kingdom, where a Curaçao licence and geo-blocking for the UK raise very specific questions about legality, access and player safety.

Working from Greater London, I keep an eye on the UK-facing landscape every day: which brands are licensed, which are blocked, who holds which licence, and how offshore sites present themselves to UK readers. Four years might not sound like forever, but in the fast-moving world of crypto casinos, new payment options and shifting rules, it already covers several full "seasons" of regulatory change, new deposit and withdrawal methods and, unfortunately, a fair number of player complaints to learn from.

2. Expertise and Credentials

My professional background sits where casino product analysis, risk assessment and player protection all overlap. I started out reviewing Curaçao-licensed sportsbooks that were attracting UK football bettors with wide markets and quick in-play options, and my work naturally moved towards crypto casinos and other offshore operators. Over time I've specialised in mapping the gap between what a UK customer expects under UKGC rules and what they actually get when they play under a different regulator.

I work with data wherever I reasonably can: how football odds move in-play, what limits and margin structures look like on popular leagues, the return-to-player (RTP) ranges on slots, and the real-world routes for chargebacks and complaints. When I look at a site such as Duelbits, I don't just note that it operates via a Curaçao structure (for example Liquid Gaming N.V. with sub-licence GLH-OCCHKTW0706212022 under master licence 365/JAZ); I also look at what that means for you in practice - how the Curaçao Gaming Control Board fits in, how to raise an issue, and what realistically happens if something goes wrong.

I'm not going to pretend I have degrees or official badges that I don't. My credibility comes from four years of systematic observation of offshore gambling, following regulatory updates and operator changes, and testing sites as a UK-based user within the legal limits. I regularly read guidance from the UK Gambling Commission, the Curaçao Gaming Control Board and consumer bodies, and I cross-check that against operator terms, privacy policies, responsible gaming pages and their actual behaviour before I recommend anything. That evidence-first habit, rather than marketing, underpins every review I put my name to.

3. Specialisation Areas

Over time my work has settled into several core specialisms, all of them directly relevant to UK readers who are weighing up whether to use non-UKGC casinos or sportsbooks alongside fully regulated local brands:

• Offshore & Curaçao-licensed casinos: I specialise in analysing casinos that, like Duelbits, are licensed in Curaçao and operate through entities such as Liquid Gaming N.V. and Ghost Operations LTD. I pay close attention to licence numbers, company details, complaint channels (including links such as the Curaçao Gaming Control Board's official complaints form) and how clearly - or unclearly - this information is presented to players who may be used to UKGC-style transparency.
• UK-facing risks of non-UKGC sites: My focus is the UK market even when the site itself does not hold a UK licence. For something like duelbits-united-kingdom, that means explaining why UK visitors hit geo-blocks, what "not licensed by the UKGC" actually means, and which protections are not available - for example, no UK-approved ADR services such as IBAS for disputes, and no coverage under UK-specific gambling dispute or compensation schemes.
• Crypto casino payments: I review crypto payment flows, the volatility and irreversibility of coins, and how that compares with cards, e-wallets and bank transfers. On pages like our payment methods guide, you'll see a strong emphasis on wallet security, transaction fees, how long payments tend to take in real life and the stark difference between disputing a crypto transfer and pursuing a traditional card chargeback through your bank.
• Casino game portfolios: I look at slots, table games and live dealer titles with an eye on RTP ranges, game provider reputation and practical betting limits. Instead of just saying a site offers "thousands of slots", I look at which studios are present, whether there are provably fair titles available and how the game mix compares with what a UK player might see on familiar, fully regulated onshore brands.
• Bonus structures & wagering: In sections such as our bonuses & promotions coverage, I break down bonus terms line by line - wagering requirements, excluded games or bet types, maximum win caps, contribution percentages and time limits. My job is to highlight where a welcome offer or reload bonus that looks generous in big letters becomes weak or unfair once you do the maths and read the rules properly.
• Responsible gambling & harm minimisation: I contribute to and regularly update the responsible gaming section, focusing on how offshore sites implement (or sometimes barely implement) tools such as self-exclusion, deposit limits and time-outs, especially when you compare those tools to the stricter standards UK operators have to follow. That section also lays out warning signs of problem gambling - chasing losses, hiding betting from friends or family, or using gambling to plug gaps in everyday finances - and explains how to set limits or step away entirely if those signs feel uncomfortably familiar.

Across all of these areas, the pattern is simple: I look at how the site actually behaves, turn that into a clear risk and value profile for UK readers, and repeat the key points - good and bad - throughout the review so that nothing important is quietly hidden away in the small print.

4. Achievements and Publications

My work is published mainly here on duelbit.bet, where I've contributed to detailed casino reviews, payment safety explainers and responsible gambling guides. Instead of chasing awards or clickbait headlines, my aim is to build a steady library of practical, fact-checked material that UK readers can rely on when they're deciding whether an offshore option fits their own risk tolerance and budget.

Some of the pieces readers say they find most useful include:

• In-depth breakdowns of Curaçao-licensed brands similar to Duelbits, setting out licence structures, company entities and what those arrangements mean in practice for dispute resolution and complaint escalation.
• Guides on choosing safer payment methods when dealing with offshore sites, including realistic expectations around chargebacks and what your bank or card issuer is likely to say if you try to reverse a gambling transaction.
• Risk-focused explainers in our sports betting section, where I look at football betting lines, limits and margins, and the extra layer of risk that comes from placing bets on unregulated or lightly regulated platforms rather than domestically licensed ones.
• Ongoing updates in areas like mobile apps, where I look at how app-based or mobile browser access interacts with UK geo-blocking, local rules and app store policies when you're trying to access offshore brands from a UK device.

For brands such as Duelbits, my most impactful work is usually around helping UK readers understand why a site can be popular globally yet blocked locally, and how that tension plays out day to day. If you see my byline on a Duelbits-related page, you can assume I've read the operator's terms, privacy policy, the site's own responsible gaming information and - where relevant - the Curaçao Gaming Control Board's guidance before drafting or updating the review.

5. Mission and Values

Gambling content sits firmly in the "Your Money or Your Life" category, and it should be treated with that level of care. My mission on duelbit.bet is not to talk you into signing up anywhere, but to make sure that if you do decide to gamble, you understand the risks, the rules, and the rights you do and do not have - especially when you are looking at offshore, non-UKGC sites.

A few points guide everything I write:

• Player-first, not casino-first: I don't soften criticism just because a brand is fashionable or spends heavily on marketing. If terms look unfair or unclear, or if a licence offers weak protection for UK players, I say that plainly - including when the brand involved is as visible as Duelbits.
• Responsible gambling by default: I place links to our responsible gaming tools prominently and encourage readers to think in terms of loss limits, time limits and affordability checks, even when offshore sites do not enforce these as strictly as UK operators. If gambling is affecting your bills, sleep, relationships or mental health, that is a sign to stop and seek help, not a signal to "win it back".
• Casino play as entertainment, not income: I always treat casino games and sports bets as paid entertainment with a real risk of losing money, not as a side hustle or investment strategy. The odds are built so that the house has an edge in the long run, and any short-term win is down to luck. If a casino or sportsbook only looks attractive once you start stretching your budget or chasing losses, I will say that clearly and I am unlikely to recommend it.
• Transparency over affiliates: Where duelbit.bet uses affiliate links, I support clear labelling and simple explanations of how that works. My reviews are written to the same standard whether a link is monetised or not, and I am comfortable recommending that you don't sign up if the risk profile looks poor for a typical UK player.
• Regular fact-checking: When licences, company structures or geo-blocking rules change, I update relevant pages - including any content linked to duelbits-united-kingdom - and note those changes in the text where they materially affect readers. Being based in Greater London means I see first-hand when access changes for UK users, for example when a brand suddenly becomes unreachable without a VPN or starts declining certain UK payment methods.
• Legal compliance for UK readers: I never encourage UK players to bypass geo-blocks, use VPNs to disguise their location or ignore local law. Instead, I explain what the current position is, what is allowed, and where the legal, financial and practical risks start to increase if you decide to go your own way.

Put simply, I focus on how each operator really works, turn that into a clear picture of risk and value for UK players, and keep repeating that message throughout my writing rather than hiding it behind promotional language or banner offers.

6. Regional Expertise - Focus on the UK

Being UK-based shapes everything I write. I follow UK Gambling Commission consultations and enforcement updates, but I also watch closely how offshore brands react to those changes. When I look at an operator licensed in Curaçao, I do so through a UK lens: what happens to your consumer rights, what options you have if payments are delayed or rejected, and how all of that compares with playing on a UK-licensed brand you might see advertised during a Premier League match.

I keep up with practical details too: which banking options UK customers are actually using, how card issuers treat gambling payments, what happens when a bank blocks transfers to certain merchants, and how crypto now fits into that picture. On our faq page, you'll find many of the common UK-specific questions and answers I've helped shape around these issues - from "Why can't I deposit with my usual card?" to "What happens if an offshore site refuses to pay out?"

On the cultural side, I'm very aware that betting occupies an odd space in the UK. It's woven into day-to-day life - from a weekend acca to Cheltenham or the Grand National - but there is also growing scrutiny around affordability checks and gambling-related harm. That context matters when assessing offshore casinos that operate without the same local pressure or media attention, and it's a big part of why my tone is cautious when I write about non-UKGC brands that might look slick and attractive on the surface.

7. Personal Touch

From a personal point of view, I'm a cautious bettor rather than a high-roller. My favourite way to engage with gambling is a small-stakes football acca on a Saturday - the sort of bet where the entertainment value is worth more than the potential return, and where losing doesn't affect my rent, bills or savings. That mindset sits behind my writing: in my view, if a casino or sportsbook only seems to make sense once you start increasing your stakes or dipping into money you need for everyday life, it isn't a healthy choice and I won't present it as one.

8. Work Examples on duelbit.bet

If you'd like to see how all of this comes together in practice, you'll find my work across several key areas of duelbit.bet:

• Homepage - many of the operator overviews and comparison tables you see on the home page are built from my underlying notes, checks and ongoing updates.
• Bonus offers & promotions guides - here I unpack how common sign-up and reload offers really work, including how typical structures apply to Curaçao-licensed and crypto-focused brands and what that means for a UK-based player.
• Casino payment methods - this section reflects my ongoing work on crypto risk, the reality of chargebacks, and the differences between UK-regulated payment routes and offshore banking or wallet setups.
• Sports betting coverage - especially around live football betting, where I look at margins, limits and the extra layer of risk attached to placing bets on non-UKGC platforms that may restrict or remove accounts more quickly.
• Responsible gaming resources - where I help turn regulatory expectations into practical steps UK readers can take, such as setting deposit limits, using time-outs or self-exclusion, and finding professional support if gambling stops being fun.

Content connected to duelbits-united-kingdom leans heavily on this wider body of work. When I analyse Duelbits for a UK audience, I'm not just listing features; I'm setting out why the site may be geo-blocked, how the Curaçao licence works in practice, and what the absence of a UKGC licence means for complaints, access to independent dispute resolution (ADR) and overall safety. The aim is that you come away with a clear, realistic picture rather than a glossy rating with no context.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about something I've written, or you think a detail about Duelbits or another casino needs updating, I'd like to hear from you. You can reach me via the site's contact us page. I read messages regularly and update pages such as this about the author profile and key reviews whenever new, verifiable information becomes available.

Accessibility and transparency matter a great deal in this space. If a site changes licence, ownership or its approach to UK players, I aim to reflect that quickly and clearly, and I always suggest that readers check our responsible gaming information if they are worried about their own gambling. Casino games and sports betting should always be treated as entertainment with unavoidable costs, not as a reliable way to make money, and your decisions are safest when they're based on current information rather than old assumptions or marketing hype.

Last updated: November 2025. This profile is part of an independent review on duelbit.bet and is not an official page or communication from Duelbits or any other casino operator.