Author profile
Liam Fitzgerald
Senior Casino Analyst · 7 years of experience
Senior Casino Analyst focused on payments, terms and support
Liam Fitzgerald is the lead author at Likecanberra and has spent seven years working around online gambling, first as a betting writer and later as a casino analyst. He reviews the nine brands the site compares using his own accounts, his own deposits and a running log of support conversations. His writing is plain and specific: what the terms actually say, how a withdrawal went, and where a site falls short for players in Australia. He would rather flag a weakness than polish a page.
Career
- Sydney Sports WireJunior Betting Writer · 2019-2020
Started out writing previews and odds round-ups for racing and AFL weekends. The role taught him to read market rules closely, check every figure against a second source and explain wagering terms clearly to readers who had never placed a bet before.
- Southern Cross Gaming MediaCasino Content Writer · 2020-2022
Moved into online casino coverage, writing game guides and bonus explainers. He began opening his own test accounts instead of relying on operator press material, and pushed for clear notes on wagering requirements, maximum bet rules and withdrawal limits in every published piece.
- Harbour Digital Review GroupCasino Analyst · 2022-2024
Led hands-on reviews of offshore casinos accepting Australian players, covering registration, identity checks, deposits and cash-outs. He built a shared review checklist for the team and started keeping dated records of support chats so every claim in a review could be traced back.
- LikecanberraSenior Casino Analyst · 2024-present
Leads testing and writing for the nine brands Likecanberra compares. He maintains the review checklist, works with editors Sophie Mitchell, Jack Thompson and Chloe Harris on fact checks, and revisits pages whenever terms, payment options or safer gambling tools change.
Professional highlights
- Built the testing checklist that every Likecanberra review now follows, from sign-up through to the first withdrawal.
- Introduced dated support logs so that statements about response times and answers can be checked against a record.
- Rewrote the site's bonus explainers to put wagering rules, game weighting and maximum bet limits ahead of headline offer amounts.
- Added a dedicated safer gambling section to each review, covering deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion options.
- Set up a routine of rechecking terms and payment pages on all nine compared brands rather than only when a reader complains.
- Helped shape the site's corrections process so that factual errors are fixed openly and noted on the affected page.
How I test casinos
- I register with my own details and complete identity verification myself, noting which documents were requested and how long approval took.
- I make real deposits with methods Australian players commonly use and request withdrawals to see whether the stated processing times hold up.
- I read the full bonus terms before claiming any offer and record the wagering requirement, eligible games and maximum bet in my notes.
- I contact live chat and email support with the same practical questions on every site and save the transcripts with dates.
- I test each casino on a phone as well as a desktop browser, checking whether the cashier, game lobby and account settings work properly on both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Liam play at the casinos he reviews?+
Yes. Every review starts with an account opened in his own name, a real deposit and, where possible, a withdrawal request. Testing this way shows things that marketing pages hide, such as extra verification steps, slow payouts or unclear bonus rules. Notes from these sessions are kept so editors can check that the published review matches what actually happened.
Can a casino pay to get a better rating from Liam?+
No. Likecanberra may earn commission from some partner links, but ratings are based on the testing checklist and editorial review, not on commercial arrangements. Liam does not adjust scores for partners, and editors Sophie Mitchell, Jack Thompson and Chloe Harris review his conclusions before publication. If a brand performs poorly in testing, the review says so.
Why does Liam focus so much on withdrawals and terms?+
Because that is where players most often run into trouble. A large welcome offer means little if the wagering rules are strict or cash-outs are delayed for weeks. Liam reads the full terms, records the limits that matter and tests the cashier himself, so readers in Australia know what to expect before depositing any money.
How can I point out a mistake in one of Liam's reviews?+
Send an email to editor@likecanberra.com with the page link, the statement you believe is wrong and, if you have it, a screenshot or link to the casino's current terms. The editorial team checks the report, retests where needed and updates the review if the information is out of date, noting the correction on the page.