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Anca Iamandi

Anca Iamandi

Senior Author & Editor


With a background in linguistics and translation, Anca Iamandi has been Senior Gambling Author & Analyst at CasinoAlpha since 2019. She has written 300+ casino reviews, evaluated 150+ bonus codes, and published guides on multi-market licensing jurisdictions. Anca specializes in analysing the real bonus value and spotting unfair promotional terms.

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Expertise

  • Casino Analysis: Writing thorough reviews that break down licensing validity, reveal unfair bonus Terms & Conditions, and identify red flags in bonus frameworks
  • Bonus Code Review: Decoding rollover requirements, game type limitations, and payout conditions to determine which promotions actually benefit gamblers
  • Licensing Investigation: Specializing in the UKGC, MGA, and Gibraltar licensings; distinguishing legitimate regulators from rogue platforms
  • Educational Resources: Creating guides that explore complex gambling regulations, responsible gaming rules, and how to spot unlicensed casino platforms
  • Legal Documentation: Translating casino terminology into plain language, identifying hidden clauses that may affect players’ gambling in the casino, and bonus’ Terms & Conditions

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Generative at the University of Bucharest, Faculty of Foreign Languages (2019)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics and Translation at the University of Bucharest, Faculty of Foreign Languages (2017)

Thanks to her solid background in linguistics, Anca Iamandi is able to distinguish between misleading and unfair casino and promotional terms and write clear and easy-to-understand content on complex topics of interest.

How I Write Casino Reviews

I always try to test out casino reviews in the same way players would experience a platform. I start by verifying every licence number with the gambling authorities and reading all the fine print in order to find any hidden clauses or fees. Then, I continue by testing our bonuses to calculate their real value after completing the wagering requirements.

Why Players Trust My Recommendation

A license provided by an untrustworthy authority matters little. So, I will clearly mention which gambling licenses actually protect Irish gamblers and which don’t.

Ever since I’ve become part of CasinoAlpha’s team, I’ve followed our team’s stringent editorial standards.

  • No Promotional Fluff: Behind every casino review or promotion analysis stand hours of research and testing.
  • License Verification: I analyze every license claimed by casino platforms and explain how each of them protects players.
  • Critical Transparency: I have previously published negative casino platform reviews for brands that pay commissions to CasinoAlpha if they did not meet our stringent standards.
  • Bonus Reality Checks: I never make exceptions and clearly state if a casino has unfair terms, even if a partnership with said casino brand could generate us more money.
  • Regular Updates: Whenever casinos modify their fine print, I always update my reviews in order to make sure they are fully accurate and up-to-date.

Latest Articles

BitCasino Review 2026

BitCasino Review 2026

In this review, we will take a look at BitCasino operations for Irish players. You'll find our expert verdict about games, deposit and withdrawal options, licensing, security and customer support channels.

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Gransino Casino Review 2026

Gransino Casino Review 2026

In this review, we break down Gransino Casino's operations for Irish players, including the game selection, providers, deposit and withdrawal options, licensing, security features, and support channels.

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Platinum Play Casino Review 2026

Platinum Play Casino Review 2026

In this review we’ll examine Platinum Play Casino's operations for players in Ireland. We cover everything, from game selection, deposit and withdrawal methods and processing time, licenses, security to customer assistance channels.

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Royal Reels Casino Review 2026

Royal Reels Casino Review 2026

In this review, we delve into Royalfrees16 Casino’s pros and cons, including overall operations, game repertoire, licensing, security, deposit and withdrawals, and support channels.

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Q88Bets Casino Review 2026

Q88Bets Casino Review 2026

In this review, we’ll go over some of Q88bets Casino’s games, deposit and withdrawal options, licensing, security features, and support options. You'll learn all about the experience of using Q88bets Casino as an Irish player.

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Hercules Casino Bonus Codes 2026

Hercules Casino Bonus Codes 2026

Hercules Casino offers Irish players many bonus offers. You’ll find no deposit free spins, welcome offers, and reload offers with different bonus codes. Exclusive Findings: Hercules Casino Hidden Bonus Information After thorough testing, we can say Hercules Casino bonuses might be a good fit of you enjoy long playing sessions, enjoy no deposit bonuses, and [...]

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Barz Casino Review 2026

Barz Casino Review 2026

Explore Barz Casino's full review created by CasinoAlpha's team and discover its main features, compare the pros and cons provided by our team, dive into our exclusive findings and weigh in on our expert verdict.

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Merlin Casino Review 2026

Merlin Casino Review 2026

In this review, we analyse Merlin Casino’s operations and pros and cons for Irish Players. You’ll discover the available games, deposit and withdrawal options, licensing, support channels and security features on the platform.

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Wild West Wins Casino Review 2026

Wild West Wins Casino Review 2026

In this review, we examine Wild West Wins Casino's operations for players in Ireland. You'll find our verdicts about game selection, payment options, withdrawal processes, licensing credentials, and customer support quality.

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X7Casino Review 2026

X7Casino Review 2026

In this review we’ll go over some of the X7Casino’s experiences for Irish players. You’ll find information on their game variety, payment methods, licensing, security, and support.

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