Meet the CryptoBets Team

Our four-person team has published 220 reviews and tested every platform in our database with real cryptocurrency deposits.

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Marcus Chen

Editor-in-Chief

Marcus has been covering crypto gambling since 2018, testing over 200 platforms with real deposits. Former fintech journalist turned full-time crypto casino analyst. Based in Singapore, he specializes in regulatory analysis, provably fair verification, and VIP program comparisons.

85 reviews published Expertise: crypto casinos, sportsbooks, regulatory compliance, VIP programs
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Elena Volkov

Senior Exchange Analyst

Elena is a blockchain developer and exchange specialist with a background in quantitative finance. She has built DeFi protocols and audited smart contracts for top-tier firms. Her exchange reviews focus on security architecture, fee structures, and liquidity depth.

42 reviews published Expertise: crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols, blockchain security, smart contracts
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James Okonkwo

Poker & Gaming Specialist

James is a professional poker player who discovered crypto poker in 2019 and never looked back. He has cashed in multiple CSOP tournaments on CoinPoker and has played millions of hands across every major crypto poker room. His reviews cover rake structures, traffic quality, and tournament value.

28 reviews published Expertise: crypto poker, tournament strategy, rake analysis, game selection
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Sarah Nakamura

Testing Lead & Wallet Security Specialist

Sarah leads the CryptoBets testing team, personally processing 500+ real withdrawals per year across every platform we review. She is also our crypto wallet specialist, with expertise in hardware wallet security, seed phrase management, and DeFi wallet safety. Based in Tokyo.

65 reviews published Expertise: withdrawal testing, wallet security, hardware wallets, crypto payments

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