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Our Authors

The named reviewers and fact-checkers behind VinBar.

Every VinBar review is written and tested by a named reviewer. Here’s who’s behind the ratings.

Ben Hodges
Lead Reviewer
Ben Hodges
Casino & Betting Reviewer · Auckland, NZ
Ben is a 36-year-old commercial property manager from Auckland who reviews online casinos and bookmakers with real NZD deposits. He specialises in high-RTP pokies, live dealer games, payout-speed testing and wagering-requirement analysis. Ben has been playing and reviewing online gambling sites for over a decade.
Mia Chen
Fact-Checker & Editor
Mia Chen
Editor & Compliance · Wellington, NZ
Mia fact-checks every review for accuracy on licensing, bonus terms and NZ regulation. She tracks the Gambling Act 2003, DIA guidance and the incoming December 2026 licensing regime so VinBar’s legal detail is always current.

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