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FEBRUARY 2025

Meet Kim Birch - Expert Author

Trusted pokies pro Kim Birch weighs in.


Top Pokie Journo Kim Birch

Trusted pokies 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 for free from most Danish libraries.

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

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

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Kim Birch's Fresh Aussie Pokie Reviews

MGM Grand Gamble Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 16 February 2025
MGM Grand Gamble by Push Gaming is a fruit-themed pokie with 5 reels, 6 rows, and 50 paylines . It's loaded with features like the Grand Gamble bonus , where Mystery MGM symbols can reveal ...
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Haunted Haystacks - Spooky Hold and Win Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 15 February 2025
Haunted Haystacks - Spooky Hold and Win by Casino Web Scripts is a horror-themed pokie with 5 reels and up to 25 paylines . It's got a creepy vibe as you chase the ...
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Jingle Winner Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 15 February 2025
Jingle Winner by Inspired Gaming is a festive 5-reel , 10-payline pokie that'll get you in the Christmas spirit. It's packed with cheerful features like the Fortune Bet , where oversized Santa ...
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Lotus Dynasty Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 15 February 2025
Lotus Dynasty by Red Rake Gaming is an Asian-themed pokie with 3 reels and 27 ways to win . Wild symbols sub in for all except Bonus and Up symbols. When winning symbols ...
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Pinata Wins Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 14 February 2025
Pinata Wins from PG Soft brings a Mexican party to your screen with its 5-reel, 3-row setup . Featuring 20 paylines , this pokie offers steady action. Gold Framed symbols transform into Wilds ...
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Go High Olympus Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 13 February 2025
Go High Olympus by RubyPlay whisks you away to the Greek Gods' domain. This 5-reel, 4-row pokie boasts 50 paylines . Keep an eye out for Zeus and other mythical figures as ...
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Aztec Treasure Hunt Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 13 February 2025
Aztec Treasure Hunt by Pragmatic Play dives into the enigmatic world of the Aztecs. This pokie boasts a 5x3 layout with 20 paylines . The game's core revolves around landing those sweet ...
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Take The Shot Free Play in Demo Mode ✚ Pokie Review

Release 11 February 2025
Take The Shot by Betsoft is a basketball-themed pokie with 5 reels and 75 paylines . The standout feature is the Master Stopwatch , which counts down over 10 spins, transforming Player symbols into Stopwatches ...
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Kim Birch - Aussie Pokie Pro Bio

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-checked gambling and casino content for Danish and international media, ensuring compliance with relevant 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

Freelance consultant for 888Holdings, better known as 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 while developing content and consulting for major international casino brands, focusing on markets like Denmark.

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

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

Education:

Deakin University

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

Completed a 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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Credentials - Certified Pokies and Online Casino Guru

Kim Birch - Accredited at Deakin Uni

Kim Birch - Accredited at Deakin Uni

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Connect with Kim Birch Down Under

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 most active on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can always catch me there, and I'm always up for a yarn about pokies and gambling.

Or if you prefer, shoot me an email at [email protected].

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Kim Birch - Top Aussie Pokie Questions

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Kim Birch: A Fair Dinkum Legend in the Online Pokie World for Over 25 Years

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Kim Birch is a respected author in the gambling world, having penned multiple books on the subject. One of their standout works is 'The Book of Online Poker', which made waves as one of Denmark's pioneering and top-selling non-fiction poker guides. With its ISBN: 87-91303-40-0, this resource is readily available at most Danish libraries, free of charge for punters keen to up their game.

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BETO's Editor-in-Chief ensures all articles are fair dinkum, safe, and valuable for punters worldwide. Kim's committed to delivering ripper, fact-checked gambling content you won't find on any other site.