Roland Arum

Professional Background

Roland got his start in iGaming back in 2017, writing about snooker for DafaBet, official shirt sponsors for like Celtic and AFC Bournemouth football clubs. Snooker, being a niche sport, and acquired taste for many, didn’t attract a lot of readership. That said, Roland saw an opportunity where others might have seen a limitation. He focused on making the coverage more engaging and easy to follow, adding context and personality that helped bring the sport to life. The result was a 33% increase in readership, with his work also appearing on partner sites like DafaNews and DafaSnooker.

He later moved into freelance and contract work with ClickOut Media, where his focus shifted to the American “Big Four” - the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB. Here, he covered a wide mix of topics, including sports betting legislation, match analysis, and detailed reviews of sportsbooks and their promotions. His work was published on sites like Sportstalkphilly, Sportscasting, Bitcoinist, and GamesHub.

He also had shorter stints with CasinoAlpha and FastestPayout, where he wrote practical, reader-first content like betting guides, strategies, tips, and casino reviews. Across the board, Roland’s strength has been his ability to take subjects that aren’t always the easiest sell and make them clear, interesting, and worth reading.

What Makes Roland an Expert?

The depth and range of his experience combined with a disciplined, analytical approach. He started out covering snooker, a sport that isn’t widely followed and demands genuine insight rather than relying on mainstream narratives, which helped him build strong research habits early on.

Roland’s Top Tips

• Choose only licensed casino brands: There are tons of sportsbooks out there, all trying to win you over with big promises and flashy offers. Roland’s view on this is simple: it is not worth a second look if the sportsbook isn’t licensed. A proper license means the site is being held accountable and has to play by some set rules, whether that’s fair games, secure payments, or players’ welfare.
• Play for entertainment; not for profit: Roland recommends wagering for the love of the game, and not as a consistent source of income or a job replacement.

Work Experience

• Casino Alpha – Casino Content Writer (2026)
• FastestPayout – iGaming Editor (2025-2026)
• ClickOut Media - Sports Betting and Casino Content Writer (2023-2026)
• GIMO Consulting - Casino and Gaming Copywriter (2021)
• DafaBet – Sports Writer (2017 – 2021)

Education

• MEng (Civil Engineering) – University of Windsor

Q and A

Why did you get into the sports betting industry? Long story short, my love for tennis. Asides playing leisurely, I enjoyed watching major tennis championships and had relative success in correctly predicting match outcomes at the French Open. Sports betting writing gave me the chance to share that knowledge with others.

What do you think makes a good bettor? For me, it comes down to two things: doing your homework and keeping your emotions in check. It’s important to stick to your research and trust the process even on a losing streak.

How do you spot value in the markets? Shifting my focus from who will win to whether the price actually makes sense. I form my idea of how likely an outcome is and compare it to the odds being offered. If the difference is significant, that’s definitely a pick for me.

What advice would you give someone new to betting? Do proper research but also accept from the start that even good research doesn’t guarantee a win. The key is not to take that personally so you don’t risk abandoning a good process.