VIP-Grinders Authors
Since 2013, VIP-Grinders has published thousands of poker and casino articles built on first-hand testing, real playing experience, and independently verified data. Our editorial team includes active poker players, iGaming specialists, and professional journalists who collectively bring 30+ years of industry knowledge to every piece we publish.
Every review, bonus breakdown, and strategy guide on this site is written or reviewed by the people listed below. We personally test each poker room and casino before recommending it, verify all bonus terms and rakeback numbers monthly, and follow strict editorial guidelines to keep our content accurate and trustworthy.
Our Editorial Team
These are the writers and editors currently producing content for VIP-Grinders.com. Each team member brings hands-on iGaming experience and a specific area of expertise.
Telma Casaca 
Head of Publishing & Senior Editor
Telma has been with VIP-Grinders since 2018 and leads all editorial output across our English, Portuguese, and Spanish editions. With 9+ years in iGaming, including hands-on roles in casino operations and site management, she personally reviews poker rooms and casinos and oversees the accuracy of every article we publish. Telma’s academic background includes studies in Translation at Nova University Lisbon, a background that supports her work across VIP-Grinders’ English, Portuguese, and Spanish hubs.
Specializes in: Poker Room Reviews, Casino Reviews, Bonus Codes, Rakeback Deals, Crypto Poker
João Mourato
Head of SEO Products: Poker & Casino
João is an iGaming product and SEO specialist with 10+ years of sportsbook and casino experience. At VIP-Grinders, he builds and optimizes our poker and casino coverage while contributing data-driven insights and product analyses based on real testing.
Specializes in: Casino Strategy, Sports Betting, Crypto Casinos, iGaming Product Analysis
Mark Patrickson
Professional Poker Journalist
Mark Patrickson is a poker journalist with over ten years of experience covering tournament circuits, online poker strategy, and industry trends. He writes news, analysis, and strategy content for VIP-Grinders, drawing on deep knowledge of both live and online poker formats.
Specializes in: Poker News, Tournament Coverage, Poker Strategy, Player Features, Live Poker Reporting
Past Contributors
The following writers have contributed to VIP-Grinders content over the years. Their published work remains part of our editorial archive and continues to be reviewed and updated by our active editorial team.
Mark Csornyei
Poker Writer
Mark is a poker writer who joined our team as a junior contributor, bringing an interest in live and online tournament coverage to his editorial work. He contributed poker tournament coverage, promotion roundups, and industry news articles to VIP-Grinders.
Topics covered: Tournament Coverage, Poker Promotions, Industry News
Andrew Burnett
Poker Journalist
Andrew is a professional journalist from Scotland and an active poker player who has also written for outlets including Poker.org and PokerTube. He contributed poker news, live tournament reporting, player features, and gossip coverage to VIP-Grinders from 2019 to 2025.
Topics covered: Poker News, Live Tournament Reporting, Poker Gossip
Our Editorial Process
Every article on VIP-Grinders goes through a structured editorial workflow before publication:
- First-hand testing: we create real accounts, deposit real funds, and play on every poker room and casino we review.
- Data verification: all rakeback percentages, bonus terms, and rake structures are checked against the source and updated monthly.
- Peer review: articles are reviewed by at least one senior editor before publication.
- Ongoing maintenance: published content is re-checked regularly to ensure accuracy as promotions and room conditions change.
Read our full Editorial Guidelines for more detail on how we research, write, and maintain our content.
Join Our Team
Are you an experienced poker player or iGaming writer? We are always looking for knowledgeable contributors who can bring real playing experience and editorial skill to our team. Visit our careers page to see open positions.
Connect with Us
Have questions, corrections, or suggestions about our content? Reach out via our contact page and we will respond within 48 hours.
