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Barry Dunn Founder & Lead Analyst
Published: 3 March 2026 Updated: 3 March 2026

Who We Are

Barrydunnroofing.co.uk is an independent casino review and comparison website based in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Our mission is straightforward: to help UK players make informed decisions about where to play online by providing honest, thoroughly researched reviews that prioritise transparency over hype.

We started this project because we were frustrated with the state of casino review websites. Too many sites publish reviews that read like adverts, recommending every casino equally and glossing over genuine shortcomings. We take a different approach. Every casino on our site is tested with real accounts, real deposits, and real withdrawals. If a site falls short, we say so.

Our team brings together experience from across the UK gambling industry — from compliance and regulation to player advocacy and game analysis. We are not affiliated with any single casino operator, which means our recommendations are based on genuine merit rather than commercial relationships.

Our Review Process

Every casino review begins with the same process. We create an account, verify our identity, make a deposit, claim any available bonus, and play through real wagering requirements. We then request a withdrawal and time how long it takes to receive our funds. We contact customer support with genuine questions and assess how quickly and helpfully they respond. We test the mobile experience on both iOS and Android devices. And we review the responsible gambling tools to ensure they are accessible and functional.

This process takes time — typically several weeks per casino — but it means every statement we publish is something we have personally verified. We do not rely on second-hand information, manufacturer claims, or press releases.

Editorial Independence

Our website uses affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission when readers sign up to a casino through our links. This is how we fund our operations and keep the site free to use. However, our editorial process is completely independent of our commercial relationships. A casino cannot pay for a higher ranking or a more favourable review. Our recommendations are based solely on our testing results.

Meet the Team

The people behind every review, ranking, and recommendation.

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Barry Dunn

Founder & Lead Casino Analyst

Barry founded Barrydunnroofing.co.uk to bring transparency to UK casino reviews. With over 12 years of experience in the online gambling industry, he leads the testing methodology and has personally reviewed more than 200 casino sites. Barry specialises in bonus analysis and payout verification.

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Sarah Richardson

Senior Casino Reviewer

Sarah brings eight years of iGaming journalism experience to the team. She focuses on game library analysis, provider assessments, and live casino reviews. Her background in consumer rights advocacy means she pays particular attention to fairness and player protection in every review she writes.

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James Mitchell

Compliance & Licensing Specialist

James spent six years working in regulatory compliance for UKGC-licensed operators before joining our team. He verifies every casino's licensing status, reviews terms and conditions for fairness, and ensures our recommended sites meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

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Emma Thompson

Mobile & UX Analyst

Emma specialises in mobile casino testing and user experience analysis. She tests every site on multiple devices and browsers, evaluating loading speed, navigation, game compatibility, and overall usability. Her background in UX design gives her a sharp eye for identifying interface issues that affect the player experience.

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David Parker

Responsible Gambling Advisor

David is a certified responsible gambling advisor with a background in player protection. He evaluates the responsible gambling tools at every casino we review, ensuring deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and support resources are accessible and effective. David also maintains our links to external support organisations.

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Laura Walsh

Customer Support Tester

Laura leads our customer support testing programme. She contacts every casino's support team with real queries across multiple channels — live chat, email, and phone where available — and grades response times, knowledge, and problem resolution. Her seven years in customer service management inform her rigorous testing standards.

Get in Touch

We welcome feedback, corrections, and suggestions from our readers. If you have had an experience with a casino that differs from our review, we want to hear about it. Our contact details are below, or visit our contact page for more information.