Matthew Lawton

Meet Matthew Lawton, out gambling expert!

• Matthew has over ten years of experience as a writer in several areas. He specialises in writing tutorials and articles for web resources and likes to write some fiction whenever he gets some free time.
• He’s also knowledgeable in iGaming and has more than six years of gambling-related experience as a writer, reviewer, researcher and fellow player, of course.
• He’s written over 300 articles about gambling, touching on several topics such as the state of the industry, game reviews, and casino analysis.

Matthew’s Background and Expertise

Matthew was born in Manchester in 1991. He was always free-spirited and travelled around the world for a while. His recollection during those times as a digital nomad was that life was “a bit of a chore” with the constant packing up and moving. Eventually, he settled in Belfast.

During his roaming adventures, he found iGaming to be a great hobby. He spent a lot of time with online slots, and, understanding the issues that may arise, he now sticks to a strict routine: online slots twice a week and no more than 1 hour per session.

Matthew also likes sports, more specifically, boxing. He watches and bets for fun, but only when Josh Taylor or Callum Smith are in the ring. He claims to enjoy the excitement these two boxers bring to the ring, as “their performances never disappoint”.

In case his fancy picture doesn’t tell, Matthew is a suit lover! He spends a lot of time browsing and purchasing the best suits available for the lowest price. His love for suits is so big he even goes to pubs with his friends fully-suited. This led to exciting situations, although running a beer mile in a suit some years ago is something he’d prefer not to do again.

His favourite casino games are slots because you either win or lose; there are no extra options.

How Matthew Became a Gambling Expert

When asked about his passion for iGaming, Matthew has early memories related to it. When he was six, his stepfather won a good sum of money on the National Lottery. The thrill and joy at the house impacted him profoundly.

Matthew Lawton studied Journalism at the University of Liverpool and remembers his study days fondly. During that time, he began writing freelance, many of the articles being about gambling. This was pretty popular in the UK and Liverpool in particular. While doing so, he also got into sports betting, marrying the excitement of boxing with winning a bit of money on the side for fun.

Even though he writes top-quality articles, reviews and walkthroughs on gambling topics for our site, Matthew’s a believer in being oneself’s best critic. During his first two years as a gambling writer, he had to learn the ropes, meaning writing many articles per week. This caused burnout and, according to Matthew, less-than-stellar content. He now prioritises quality over quantity.

Matthew’s favourite iGaming topics are tips and tricks for playing (and winning) at online casinos, which he’s written extensively about, and responsible gambling implementations. He’s also passionate about emerging technologies regarding payment methods. Thus, Matthew likes writing about PayPal and other methods for gambling situations.

Common Questions from Matthew’s Subscribers

Here’s what Matthew gets asked so often that he’s prepared a brief FAQ.

❓ Is there a reason why you prefer PayPal over other payment methods?

Naturally, we all know that PayPal is secure and trustworthy. However, many don’t understand how simple and efficient the platform is before using it. With just some taps or clicks, you’re done with it.

Since I don’t want to spend more time paying than playing, it’s an obvious choice for me.

❓ What casino games do you like the most?

Slots, definitely. I find not worrying about odds and other players relaxing. In slots, it’s just pushing a button and letting it flow. Starburst is a favourite of mine, as is Immortal Romance.

Other games that intrigue me are crash games. It’s exhilarating but more involved than slots. I prefer baccarat when it comes to card games. For some reason, I’m much better at baccarat than poker.

❓ Do you have any advice for new casino players?

Yes! Always do your research before joining. Don’t just check the games. It’s boring, but reviewing the terms, the bonus requirements and everything else that makes a fully functional platform good is essential.