Alejandro Dalby
My name's Alejandro, though most people just call me Alex. I was born in Zaragoza in 1979 to a Spanish mother and a British father, growing up bilingual before moving to the UK at age seven. Unlike many casino writers, I didn't discover online gambling until my thirties when I was already married - it started out of boredom after seeing an ad, having enjoyed land-based casinos before.
What began as a casual evening hobby quickly became a passion for relaxing with blackjack, roulette, and slots. With writing being second nature to me, I naturally started reviewing casinos on Reddit and my own blog in the 2010s. My honest, down-to-earth style caught the attention of Casino.online, who appreciated my perspective and invited me to join their team, where I've been contributing ever since.
My Education
I studied at London South Bank Technical College where I honed a broad technical skillset, including programming, website development, systems analysis, database design, and social-media integration for business applications. The course included hands-on learning in cutting-edge computing labs, and was designed closely with industry in mind - preparing me for real-world digital challenges.
Over the years, I combined this academic background with a genuine passion for online gaming. What began as casual play in my thirties grew into a deeper interest in the mechanics, fairness, and user experience of online casinos.
My experience spans more than a decade of writing - starting with independent casino reviews on forums and personal blogs, and eventually collaborating with established iGaming platforms. Throughout this journey, I’ve focused on producing objective, honest, and accessible reviews that help players make informed decisions. Today, as part of the Casino.online team, I bring both my industry insight and my hands-on playing experience to every piece I write.
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Where does your passion for iGaming come from?
My passion for iGaming comes from the moment I made my first online casino deposit in my thirties. What began as simple curiosity quickly turned into a genuine fascination with the games, the technology behind them, and the experience they create for players.
How did you end up at Casino.online?
I began by sharing my first casino reviews on forums and later built my own blog, where I focused on clear, honest writing about my experiences. The team at Casino.online discovered my work and appreciated both my style and my straightforward approach. They reached out, and before long I was invited to join the team - turning a personal passion into a professional path.
What makes your reviews different from others?
The way I combine technical insight with storytelling, I guess. Thanks to my IT background, I tend to look under the hood - checking how smooth the platform runs, how well the software integrates, and whether the user experience feels genuinely reliable. At the same time, I try to make my reviews engaging to read, weaving in a bit of narrative so they don’t feel like a dry checklist. That mix of detail and readability is what I believe sets my work apart.
What's your most controversial casino opinion?
One of my most controversial opinions is that live dealer casinos are often overrated compared to well-designed RNG games. Don’t get me wrong - I enjoy the atmosphere and interaction of live tables - but I’ve always felt that many players overlook how smooth, fair, and entertaining digital versions of blackjack, roulette, or baccarat can be. In my view, the hype around “live” sometimes blinds people to the quality and convenience of RNG games, and I’m not afraid to say so.
What’s the first online casino game you ever played?
The very first game I tried online was blackjack. I’d tried it in a land-based casino a few times, so I thought it was the safest bet online. I still remember the thrill of placing that first wager from my living room - it felt like the start of something big.
What’s the best lesson you’ve learned from writing?
That clarity matters more than anything. Whether it’s a casino review or a short story, if the reader doesn’t immediately understand what you’re saying, you’ve lost them. Writing taught me to strip away the noise and focus on what really matters.
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