Sofia Marques, iGaming Bonus Analyst

Sofia Marques is an iGaming bonus analyst. She reads casino terms and conditions line by line and scores every offer by what it really costs to clear — the analysis behind the rankings on this site.

Background

Sofia spent several years on the operator side of online gaming, working on casino promotions and the compliance that governs them. That is where she learned how a bonus is actually built: how wagering requirements, game weightings, max-bet caps and expiry dates combine to decide whether an offer is generous or just loud. She now uses that same lens from the player's side.

How she tests

Her method is deliberately unglamorous. She opens an account, reads the full terms rather than the banner, models the real wagering cost of the bonus, and — where a test deposit makes sense — runs a small withdrawal to see how the cashout path behaves in practice. Anything that only works on paper does not survive the write-up.

Testing philosophy

Sofia's rule is that a bonus you cannot realistically clear is not value, no matter how big the headline. She favours clear, fair terms over eye-catching percentages, treats country restrictions and KYC as part of the real experience, and revisits every casino monthly because terms rarely stay still.

Disclosure

This site earns affiliate commissions when readers sign up through its links, but those commissions never influence Sofia's scores or the order of the list. Ratings are set on the method first. Nothing she writes is legal, financial or gambling advice. 18+ only; please play responsibly.