Reviewer
Sofia Kuznetsov
With NewCasinoRank since January 2021
Sofia Kuznetsov is a reviewer at NewCasinoRank. She studied journalism in Moscow and tourism management in London, wrote as a travel and casino correspondent, and worked as an analyst before joining the site.
She compares new casinos side by side: which licence each one states, what its terms say about withdrawals and bonuses, and how its game library and payment methods compare with others on our list. Outside work she travels, plays strategy games and takes photographs.
For our New Zealand readers she compares casinos on the points that decide day-to-day use here: NZD balances, POLi and card payouts, and whether the casino accepts New Zealand at all.
Experience and education
Sofia's background
Experience
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NewCasinoRank
- Reviewer January 2021 – present
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iGaming research hub
- Senior Analyst June 2018 – December 2020
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Travel and gaming collective
- Travel and Casino Correspondent September 2013 – May 2018
Education
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MA in International Tourism Management
- University of Westminster 2013 – 2014
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Bachelor of Journalism
- Lomonosov Moscow State University 2008 – 2012
Sofia in figures
As stated in the author's profile; figures cover the whole career, all sites and markets.
How Sofia works
How Sofia compares new casinos
Sofia reads a new casino against others on our list: casinos with the same studio list and licence, casinos founded in the same year, and the offers they state. A comparison shows where a casino stands out and where it simply matches the rest.
She treats licences and terms as the deciding facts and the welcome offer as the last thing to weigh.
I compare casinos side by side so readers get clear ratings based on licences and terms. My job is to explain the details plainly so players can choose with confidence.
What they check
- Licence stated and register status
- Withdrawal and bonus terms in writing
- Game studios compared with similar casinos
- Responsible gaming tools in the account
On this site
Sofia's pages on NewCasinoRank
Reviews and comparisons on this site that Sofia wrote, newest first.
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- Bankonbet
- BetAlice
- Betandplay
- BetBeast Casino
- BetGoals
- Betplays
- Betrebels
- Betwest
- BigWin Casino
- Bitstrike
- Bizzo
- Bulletz Casino
- Cadabrus
- Captain Spins
- casabet.io
- Casinia
- Casino Friday
- Casino Joy
- Casiny
- Crusino
- CryptoLeo
- DreamWins
- Excitewin
- FlashDash
- Fortune Play
- Funbet
- Funky Jackpot
- Gamdom
- GeniePlay
- Goldwin
- GOMBLINGO
- GratoWin
- Hellspin
- High Roller
- Hot.bet
- Ivibet
- Jackpot Island
- Jettbet
- Joya.Casino
- KatsuBet
- LevelUp
- LolaJack
- Lucky 7even Casino
- Lucky Circus
- Lucky Days
- Lucky Vibe
- Lucky Wilds
- MaChance
- Magius
- Monkey Tilt
- N1 Casino
- National
- Neospin
- Nitro
- NovaJackpot
- Nummus Casino
- Ohcasino
- Play Grand
- Playfina
- Playmojo
- Playzilla
- PRIVE CITY
- Rabona
- Rakebit
- Rakoo Casino
- Rebellion Casino
- rioace.io
- Rollero
- Rooli
- Rooster.bet
- Shiny Wilds
- Shotz
- Shuffle
- SilverPlay
- Snatch Casino
- Spades Queen
- Spin Samurai
- Spinbet
- Spinbit
- Spinch
- SpinFever
- Spinjo
- Spinly
- spinrollz
- Sportaza
- Surf Play
- Trino Casino
- Trip2Vip
- VegasPlus Casino
- WantedWin
- Wasino
- Wild Fortune
- Wildsino
- Win.Casino
- Winota
- Woom.bet
- Zizobet
- Zotabet
Questions for Sofia
What do you check first at a new casino?
The licence and the terms. A casino whose licence I cannot find on a register, or whose withdrawal rules are not in writing, starts at a disadvantage whatever its offer.
How does comparing casinos help a reader?
It shows whether a casino is different from the rest. Several new casinos list the same studios and licence; if you like the games, a comparison shows which one has the better terms.
How do you judge game fairness?
From what can be checked: the studios a casino lists and whether it publishes RTP information. I do not claim to measure fairness from my own play.
What should a player look at last?
The welcome offer. Its value depends on the wagering, so read the terms before you compare amounts.
