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DECEMBER 2024

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

Inside The Hat Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 10 December 2024
Inside The Hat by PoggiPlay is a cracker of a pokie with a magic theme. It's got 5 reels and 10 paylines , with the chance to win up to 5,500x your stake . ...
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Wild Coaster Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 10 December 2024
Wild Coaster by PG Soft is a 6-reel pokie that'll have you feeling like you're at the A&P show. With 4,096 to 20,736 ways to win , it's a thrill ride from ...
Read more: Wild Coaster Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Golden Taj Mahal Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 10 December 2024
Golden Taj Mahal by Habanero is an Asian-themed pokie with 6 reels and 25 paylines . Wins line up from left to right. Wilds sub for everything except Scatters and Coins. Scatters pay ...
Read more: Golden Taj Mahal Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Dragon Gold 88 Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 10 December 2024
Dragon Gold 88 by Reel Kingdom is an Asian-inspired pokie with 5 reels and 10 paylines . The main drawcard is the Free Spins feature , where Wild symbols collect values from Money symbols, boosting ...
Read more: Dragon Gold 88 Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Jingle Balls Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 10 December 2024
Jingle Balls by Nolimit City is a quirky Christmas pokie with a unique 6-reel layout and up to 614,656 ways to win . Get set for a festive spin as you chase ...
Read more: Jingle Balls Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Ice Princess Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 10 December 2024
Ice Princess from Belatra is a pokie that'll give you the chills. This 5-reel, 20-payline game blends Asian flair with icy charm. The Princess Wild symbol is a stunner, stretching ...
Read more: Ice Princess Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Safari Wilds Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 09 December 2024
Safari Wilds by PG Soft is a 6-reel pokie that'll make you feel like you're on an African adventure. With a massive 400 to 22,500 ways to win , it's a real thrill. ...
Read more: Safari Wilds Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Kawaii Cafe Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

Release 09 December 2024
Kawaii Cafe by Gamebeat is a sweet as pokie that'll have Kiwi punters licking their lips. This cafe-themed game packs a punch with 8 reels and 8 rows . The cluster pays system ...
Read more: Kawaii Cafe Free Play Demo ✚ Pokie Review

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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.