Michael Chen
Data Analyst
Michael brings a statistics background to casino reviewing, tracking over 50,000 data points across payout speeds, RTP verification, and bonus mathematics. He's the team member who actually reads the full terms and conditions, calculates expected value on bonuses, and maintains our internal database of withdrawal times. When we say a casino pays out in '12 hours on average,' Michael is the reason we can prove it.
Areas of Expertise
About Michael
Numbers don’t lie, but casinos sometimes do. My job is to verify the claims.
When a casino advertises “24-hour withdrawals,” I track our actual withdrawal times and calculate the real average. When they offer a “100% bonus,” I calculate the expected value after wagering requirements. When they claim “96% RTP,” I monitor session results over thousands of spins.
What I Track
Our internal database includes:
- Withdrawal times by casino, method, and amount
- Bonus true value calculations (accounting for wagering)
- Game RTP verification across different providers
- Support response times by hour and channel
- License compliance records and regulatory actions
The Math Behind Reviews
A “€500 bonus with 35x wagering” sounds great until you do the math:
- Required playthrough: €17,500
- Average house edge (slots): 4%
- Expected loss: €700
- True bonus value: -€200
This is why our reviews include actual bonus EV calculations, not just headline numbers.
Background
- MSc Statistics, University of Amsterdam (2018)
- 2018-2022: Data Analyst at fintech startup
- 2022-Present: Data Analyst at RoyalCasinoList
I left fintech because I wanted my analysis to help regular people make better decisions. Casino marketing is designed to confuse. I’m here to clarify.
Current Projects
Building a public withdrawal speed tracker so players can see real-time payout data, not just casino claims.