Liam Thompson

Reviewed by Liam Thompson
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Liam Thompson, born March 14, 1988 in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a casino expert with a strong background in information technology. He studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where he earned a Bachelor of Information Technology.

Liam began his career at a leading international casino operator, where he worked on platform audits, security evaluations, and fairness testing. This experience gave him valuable insight into how online gambling systems are regulated and maintained.

Today, Liam is part of the LeoCity.nz team, where he applies his expertise to auditing reviews, verifying facts, and ensuring New Zealand players receive accurate and transparent information.


Liam Thompson’s Career Path

YearCareer stage
2009Graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of IT
2010–2015Worked at a major international casino operator, specializing in audits and fairness testing
2016–2020Independent consultant in online gambling compliance and platform reviews
2024–PresentJoined LeoCity.nz as a casino auditor and fact-checker

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James Harlow
James Harlow
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James Harlow is a Wellington-based content creator and gaming industry expert with over a decade of hands-on experience in online casinos and iGaming. Since 2010, he has worked across content creation, research, and industry analysis, with a focus on NZ gambling law, RNG fairness, and bonus T&Cs. At LeoCity, New Zealand’s leading casino comparison platform, James delivers in-depth reviews, practical gaming guides, and transparent bonus breakdowns—always prioritizing player interests over marketing hype.

Expert on:Online CasinosCasino Reviews Bonus Analysis

NationalityNew Zealander
Lives inWellington
UniversityUniversity of Auckland