Our Team

Aiden Thomas

Head of betting content

I’ve been involved in the UK betting industry for over 12 years. I started as a floor trader for one of Britain’s biggest high-street bookmakers before moving into online analysis and content creation in 2014.

Since then I’ve personally tested and reviewed more than 250 licensed UK betting sites, placing thousands of real-money bets to check payout speeds, bonus fairness, and mobile performance. My main focus is football and horse racing markets, but I also keep a very close eye on new and emerging bookmakers.

I currently lead the BettingSites.co.uk content team, making sure every ranking, bonus, and recommendation is independently checked and updated every week. My work and analysis have been referenced by major outlets, including television and radio appearances.

Favourite bet: Lucky 15s on a Saturday
Biggest win: £7,200 from a £2 each-way accumulator at Royal Ascot 2023

You can reach me at [[email protected]]

Bernard Cole

Senior betting editor

I’ve worked with UK betting companies for more than 9 years. I started in customer support and risk management for two of the biggest online bookmakers, which gave me a real insight into how odds are compiled, bonuses are processed, and withdrawals actually work in practice.

Since joining BettingSites.co.uk in 2025, I’ve bet with over 70 licensed operators and run hundreds of real-money payout tests to measure withdrawal speeds and verify bonus terms. I specialise in payment methods, cash-out options, Bet Builders, and in-play betting features, and I’m the one who double-checks every welcome offer and promo code before it appears on the site.

I also keep a close eye on responsible-gambling tools and make sure every bookmaker we recommend meets the highest UKGC standards.

Favourite bet: Both Teams to Score coupon
Biggest win: £3,000 from a £10 in-play Bet Builder during the 2024 European Championship