Heather Gartland – Casino Content
Editor & Gambling Specialist

Heather Gartland is an experienced casino content editor and writer with over two decades of involvement in the online gambling industry. 

Based in New Zealand, she specialises in reviewing online casinos, analysing pokie mechanics, and breaking down complex gambling concepts into clear, practical guidance for players. Heather’s work focuses on transparency, accuracy, and player safety, helping readers understand how casinos, bonuses, and games actually work before they commit. 

With a background that spans affiliate operations, editorial oversight, and hands-on platform testing, she brings a real-world perspective to every piece of content. Her goal is always to empower players to make informed, responsible choices while enjoying online casino entertainment.

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Casino Content Editor & Writer (2000–Present): Over 20 years’ experience producing and editing online casino content, including reviews, guides, and regulatory-focused articles for international audiences.

Affiliate Site Owner & Content Lead (2003–Present): Responsible for editorial standards, content strategy, and compliance across multiple gambling-focused websites.

Banking & Financial Services Background (Pre-2000): Early career experience in finance as a Credit Manager, supporting a strong understanding of payments, risk management, and consumer protection.

Outside of writing, I’m a huge animal lover and actively support animal charities whenever I can. I spend a lot of my free time with my dog, getting outdoors and switching off from screens. Giving back to causes that protect animals is important to me, and it keeps me grounded and balanced alongside my work in the online gambling space.

Heather approaches content writing with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and reader trust. She believes gambling content should inform and educate rather than persuade, helping players understand how casinos, games, and bonuses work before making decisions. 

Her process involves hands-on testing, careful fact-checking, and keeping up to date with industry and regulatory changes. Heather aims to write in a clear, practical tone that avoids hype and jargon, while always promoting responsible gambling.

Every piece of content is written with the reader in mind, ensuring it remains useful, balanced, and trustworthy.

Heather Gartland specialises in several areas of online gambling content, developed through years of hands-on industry experience and editorial oversight.

Online Casino Reviews: In-depth evaluations of casino platforms, focusing on usability, payments, game libraries, and player protections to help readers make informed choices.

Pokies & Game Mechanics: Clear explanations of slot formats, features, volatility, and RTP, including complex mechanics such as Megaways and bonus structures.

Bonuses, Promotions & T&Cs: Detailed breakdowns of bonus terms, wagering requirements, and promotional conditions, written to help players avoid misunderstandings.

Responsible Gambling: Content that promotes safer play, realistic expectations, and awareness of tools and support services available to players.

For me, gambling has always been about entertainment rather than chasing wins. I enjoy playing the pokies, and one of my fondest memories was winning a NZ$12,500 Super Grand jackpot while playing pokies at SkyCity. Moments like that are exciting, but I still see gambling as purely entertainment, and if I win, I consider it a bonus. 

Below is a selection of casino articles written by Heather:

• Best Online Casino Sites in New Zealand December 2025
• Casinos with the Best Payouts in New Zealand
• Explore the Best Local Casinos in New Zealand
• Best NZ Online Pokies -  NZ Online Slots 2025
• Best Online Roulette Casinos in New Zealand
• Top Online Blackjack Casinos in New Zealand
• Best Crash Casino Games Sites
• Top Casino Bonuses & Promotions in New Zealand
• Top No Deposit Free Spins Offers in New Zealand
• Top Minimum Deposit Bonuses for New Zealand Casino Players 
• Top No Deposit Bonus Casinos in New Zealand
• Top Payment Methods for New Zealand Casinos
• Best Bank Transfer Casinos in NZ
• Apple Pay Casinos in New Zealand
• Poli Payment Casinos in New Zealand
• Visa Casinos in New Zealand
• Paysafecard Casinos in New Zealand
• Neteller Casinos New Zealand 
• List of Online Casino Reviews 2025

Below is a selection of casino and pokie reviews written by Heather:

• Lucky Circus Casino Review
• Fortune Play Casino Review
• Vegasino Casino Review
• Spinit Casino Review
• Aviator Game Review
• Sweet Bonanza Slot Review
• Diamond Strike Slot Review
• Mega Moolah Slot Review