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JULY 2025

Kim Birch - Kiwi Gambling Expert

Trusted pokie pro Kim Birch weighs in.


Head Honcho Kim Birch

Trusted pokie pro Kim Birch weighs in.

Written by: BETO.com | The review was last updated: 02 July 2024 | Fact-check by: Kim Birch

Head Honcho Kim Birch

Head Honcho Kim Birch

Kim Birch is a pro Poker and Blackjack player hailing from Varde, Denmark. He's penned several books on gambling and card games, published by Rosenkilde & Bahnhof.

His works include one of Denmark's first and best-selling poker books, "The Book of Online Poker" (ISBN: 87-91303-40-0), which you can borrow from most Danish libraries for free.

As a professional writer, Kim's had his own column in TIPSbladet and has contributed to various Danish and international media outlets over the years.

On 1 January 2019, Kim Birch took the helm as editor-in-chief at BETO™ Denmark, leading the content team for both Danish and international markets.

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Kim Birch's Fresh Kiwi Pokies Takes

Lava Fortunes Hold N Spin Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 02 July 2025
Lava Fortunes Hold N Spin from Wizard Games is a fiery pokie adventure on a 5x3 grid with 15 paylines . The Wild symbol amps up your wins, while mask symbols and ...
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Glyph of Gods Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 01 July 2025
Glyph of Gods from Relax Gaming mixes ancient Egypt with a futuristic twist. This 6x5 grid pokie offers 15,625 ways to win . It's got Glyph spots that change and reveal matching ...
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Wild Stacks Super Spins Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 01 July 2025
Wild Stacks Super Spins from Infinity Dragon Studios brings a fruit-themed pokie to your screen with 5 reels and 30 paylines . The game's main drawcard is the Star Collection, which triggers Wild ...
Read more: Wild Stacks Super Spins Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Dinero N Oro Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 01 July 2025
Dinero N Oro from Wizard Games is a 5x3 pokie with 20 paylines and an Aztec theme. It's packed with Expanding and Sticky Wilds to boost your wins in both the ...
Read more: Dinero N Oro Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Kingfisher of the Caribbean Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 01 July 2025
Kingfisher of the Caribbean by Wishbone is a ripper of a pokie that'll have you hooked from the start. This pirate-themed adventure boasts 5 reels and 20 paylines . The Kingfisher Bonus packs ...
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3 Plucky Hens Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 30 June 2025
3 Plucky Hens from Iron Dog Studio is a farm-themed pokie with 5 reels and 30 paylines . It's chocka with features like Wilds, Scatters, and a Hold and Win bonus. Free Spins come ...
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Incan Wonders Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 30 June 2025
Incan Wonders by PG Soft is a cracker of a pokie with 3 reels and 3 rows. Don't be fooled by the five paylines - this game's got heaps going on. If ...
Read more: Incan Wonders Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

In the Zone Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 29 June 2025
In the Zone from ELK Studios is a 3-reel pokie that blends old-school symbols with modern gameplay. It's got 2 to 6 rows and linked paylines, giving you 8 to 44 ways to win ...
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Kim Birch - Career Snapshot

Here's a rundown of my experience in the casino industry:

  • BETO Editor-in-Chief since 2019
  • Full time
  • Jan. 2019 - Present
  • Copenhagen, Denmark

Lead editor at BETO™ Denmark, heading up the content team for Danish and international markets. Writing articles and guides for pokie players.

  • Career break
  • Health and wellbeing
  • December 2017 - Jan. 2019
  • Varde, South Denmark.

Extended break due to family illness.

  • Gambling Fact Checker
  • Freelance
  • Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017
  • Denmark · Remote work

Fact-checking gambling and pokie-related content for Danish and international media, ensuring compliance with gambling laws.

  • Author
  • Publisher Rosenkilde & Bahnhof
  • Contract
  • Jan. 2005 - May 2014
  • Copenhagen, Denmark

Published three books on poker, blackjack and casino games, plus international writing projects.

  • Independent consultant
  • 888 holdings
  • Freelance
  • Mar. 2007 - Nov. 2010
  • United Kingdom · Remote work

Freelance consultant for 888Holdings, aka 888 Casino.

  • Casino Manager
  • BESTPOKER.COM LTD
  • Contract
  • Mar. 2006 - Feb. 2010
  • Malmö, Sweden, Remote work

Sponsored poker pro and consultant while also writing for Tipsbladet.

  • Professional Writer
  • TIPS-BLADET magazine
  • Contract
  • Nov. 2005 - Dec. 2008
  • Copenhagen, Denmark · Remote work

Writer for Tipsbladet magazine with a weekly poker column.

  • Professional Card Player
  • Self-employed
  • Mar. 2000 - Dec. 2004
  • Hybrid work

Full-time poker player, content developer, and consultant for major international casino brands targeting markets like Denmark.

  • Soldier
  • The Royal Life Guards · Full time
  • April 1999, Copenhagen, Denmark

Completed compulsory service with the Royal Life Guards, a unit that's trained soldiers to protect Danish interests since 1658.

Education:

Deakin University

  • Investing & Gambling, Risk and Return
  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
  • Certification.

Completed certification in "Investing and Gambling - Risk and Return" from Deakin Uni while working at BETO™.

Skills: Risk and Return · Statistics · Casino Management · Investing and Gambling · Gambling Law

Varde Handelsskole og Handelsgymnasium

  • HHX - International
  • Aug 1995 - Aug 1998

Lykkesgårdskolen

  • High school, Education and teaching
  • 6th - 10th grade
  • Aug 1985 - Jul 1995

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Qualifications - Certified Pokie and Online Casino Pro

Kim Birch - Qualified at Otago University

Kim Birch - Qualified at Otago University

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Catch up with Kim Birch

Ring Kim Birch at BETO Pokies

Ring Kim Birch at BETO Pokies

Feel free to reach out to me on social media or via email if you reckon I can lend a hand with any questions.

I'm usually kicking about on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can easily catch me there, and I'm always keen for a yarn about pokies and punting.

If you prefer, flick me an email at [email protected].

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Kim Birch - Kiwi Punters' Burning Questions

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Kim Birch: A Kiwi Icon in the Online Pokie Scene with 25 Years' Experience

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Kim Birch is a renowned author in the gambling world. One of their standout works is 'The Book of Online Poker', which was among Denmark's first and most popular non-fiction books on the subject. It's got an ISBN of 87-91303-40-0 and, if you're keen, you can borrow it for free from most Danish libraries.

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BETO's Editor-in-Chief ensures all articles are authentic, safe, and valuable for Kiwi readers. Kim is committed to providing authoritative and fact-checked gambling content unique to our website.