Paul Portanier has been writing in the iGaming sphere since 2021. Starting as a self-employed writer, his detail-oriented approach, research accuracy, and dedicated work ethic led to him being offered a full-time position at Time2play.
He aims to bolster Time2play’s content with data-driven content and accurate analyses of all US gambling operations.
About Paul Portanier
Paul began his journey in the video-gaming industry, designing levels and gaining a knowledge of game mechanics and methodologies. This knowledge transferred over to casinos and slot games, as he had a deeper understanding of how they work and entice the players. Armed with years of game-making experience, Paul brings a fresh perspective on all things US gambling related.
When not writing about casinos and sportsbooks, Paul can usually be found sailing, fencing, or doting on his dog.
Sweepstakes casinos
Paul has been working on sweepstakes casinos for over 3 years, and has been with them as they slowly rose to dominate the US gambling market. He’s seen all of their great features, as well as their common flaws.
Thanks to this, Paul is able to tackle the sweeps market with expert knowledge and insights. He knows when a sweepstakes casinos is trying to pull the wool over your eyes, and can recognize immediately when a great sweeps casino hits the market.
Operator reviews
Be it sweepstakes, casinos, or sportsbooks, Paul has written them all. His meticulous attention to detail has helped shape the high-quality reviews found on Time2play’s site, and his flexibility with managing multiple topics has allowed him to gain expertise in all US gambling areas.
Gambling guides
Paul loves to share his expert knowledge through a vast array of gambling guides. He’s been in this scene for years, and has a wide array of tips and tricks up his sleeve ready to share with everyone else.
Whether it’s secret knowledge on how to get a withdrawal processed faster, how to spot an unsafe casino at a glance, or even quick tips on fish shooting games, Paul is willing to share it all.
Professional journey
Time2play - US Content Editor
2023 - Present
Time2play - Freelance Writer
2021 - 2022
Dorado Games - Game and Level Designer
2021 - 2023
Dorado Games - Level Designer
2019 - 2021
Dorado Games - QA Tester
2019 - 2019
Education
University of Malta Digital Games (Postgrad Diploma)
2017 - 2019
University of Malta - English (B.A.)
2014 - 2017
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