Caoimhe Finlayson — eSports Betting expert

Caoimhe Finlayson

Gambling Industry Journalist
Caoimhe Finlayson is a UK-based gambling industry journalist specialising in eSports betting, with over a decade of experience covering the rapidly evolving wagering scene in Britain. She has reviewed dozens of UKGC-licensed eSports sportsbooks, focusing on customer support quality and player trust. Her reporting helps UK punters navigate everything from CS2 and League of Legends markets to live betting features with confidence and clarity.
8+
Years Experience
200+
Reviews Published
4.7 ★
Rating
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Customer Support
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.
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Live Chat
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.
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Response Time
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.
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Problem Resolution
Expert knowledge in this area with years of hands-on experience.

My Methodology

Caoimhe evaluates each eSports betting site by testing its customer support channels firsthand, contacting live chat, email, and phone teams at different times of day to measure genuine response times for UK players

She poses real-world queries about deposits, withdrawals, and account verification to assess how effectively agents handle problem resolution

She verifies UKGC licensing, GamStop integration, and responsible gambling tools to ensure player protection

Each site is scored on support availability, clarity of communication, and the speed at which disputes are resolved

Recent Articles

Esports Betting — Expert Review 2026
June 2026
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Reviewed By Our Experts

Ellie Thomas — eSports Betting reviewer
Ellie Thomas
Senior eSports Betting Analyst & UKGC Compliance Specialist
★★★★★
June 2026
Having reviewed dozens of eSports betting platforms for the UK market, I prioritise UKGC licensing and transparent odds above all else. The top sites I recommend offer deep coverage of CS2, League of Legends, and Dota 2 markets with competitive margins. Trustworthiness comes down to verified licensing and fair settlement, and the platforms featured here consistently deliver on both.
Lucy Barnett — eSports Betting reviewer
Lucy Barnett
Payments & Responsible Gambling Lead
★★★★★
June 2026
From a payments perspective, the best UK eSports betting sites support fast withdrawals via debit cards, PayPal, and e-wallets, with no hidden fees and quick KYC verification. I'm equally impressed by their responsible gambling tools — deposit limits, reality checks, and GamStop integration are now standard. These safeguards are exactly what UK players should expect from any licensed operator.
Felix Nolan — eSports Betting reviewer
Felix Nolan
Mobile Product Reviewer & New Player Onboarding Specialist
★★★★☆
June 2026
As someone focused on the mobile-first experience, I found the live in-play betting apps smooth and well-optimised for following matches on the go. The welcome bonuses are genuinely useful for newcomers, though wagering requirements vary, so it pays to read the terms. A solid choice for younger UK bettors, losing a star only for occasional lag during peak tournament traffic.