Meet Christian Holmes, Our Casino Editor
Christian Holmes
Casino Editor
6+ Years ExperienceChristian Holmes is a Casino Content Editor at Covers, specializing in Canadian online casinos, sweepstakes platforms, and promotional offers. Based in Fergus, Ontario, Christian combines editorial precision with a player-first mindset to produce trustworthy reviews, bonus breakdowns, and up-to-date coverage of the online casino industry.
What makes Christian an expert?
Experience
Before joining Covers, Christian held editorial roles at several other iGaming sites, where he developed a strong understanding of how the iGaming business works, how to convey those interworkings to his audience in an easy-to-understand way, and how to keep everything interesting.
With a background in multimedia journalism, Christian has interviewed leading figures across sports, entertainment, and politics, sharpening a storytelling skill set that now helps players make informed decisions in an evolving online gambling landscape. His coverage often highlights newly-released slot games, casino product updates, and regulatory developments impacting Canadian players.
Covers.com
- Casino Content Manager
- January 2025 – Present
- Best Ontario Online Casinos
- Publication
- Best Canadian Online Casinos
- Publication
Education
Christian Holmes holds an honours degree in Journalism from Humber College, where he finished at the top of his class and secured a coveted spot on the Dean's List for each year of his studies.
Humber College, Toronto
- Bachelor of Journalism
- September 2017 - May 2021
5+ years in iGaming
Christian has over five years of experience in iGaming, with a strong focus on creating best-in-class content that stands out for its clarity, engaging tone, readability, and credibility.
Multiple jurisdictions
Christian brings a nuanced understanding of regional markets, regulatory frameworks, and localized content strategies, particularly in Canada, where gambling laws and player needs vary by province. His work reflects an in-depth understanding of jurisdictional differences and a strong commitment to delivering accurate, trustworthy content tailored to the audience.
Diverse experience
Christian has seen the gambling industry from just about every angle, whether as a sharp bettor, skilled card player, content creator, reporter, or editor. That real-world experience gives him a unique edge and a grounded perspective that comes through in his writing.
Passion for content
Christian's commitment to creating content that serves Covers’ readers revolves around his focus on delivering accurate, well-researched, and useful information while maintaining a clear and engaging tone. His passion is evident in the care he brings to every piece, always aiming to inform and enhance the user experience.
How does Christian stay up to date?
Holmes keeps tabs on industry happenings by regularly reading and following news stories from accomplished in-house journalists Geoff Zochodne and Ryan Butler.
Industry News
Covers’ industry news team has its pulse on the iGaming sector, publishing stories in real-time while providing readers with well-balanced and informed content.
Vixio
Like my peers, I utilize Vixio to stay informed about evolving gambling regulations across 180+ jurisdictions, enabling us to make informed decisions and mitigate compliance risks.
Q&A with Christian Holmes
If you’re an online casino player in Canada, I recommend bookmarking Covers’ Canada online casino guide. Updated weekly, it’s a go-to source for all things iGaming, highlighting news, trends, player resources, and the latest games and bonuses.
Christian's areas of expertise
Christian is passionate about delivering content that truly serves players by being honest, accurate, and valuable. His expertise spans creating transparent promotional materials that highlight key player benefits, developing comprehensive provincial casino guides that keep readers informed about legal updates and market changes, and crafting user-focused stories that engage diverse audiences with clarity and trustworthiness.
Content expertise
Christian’s all about creating content that puts the user first, stuff that’s helpful, interesting, and trustworthy. He has gained experience with everything from planning content to crafting stories that connect with people, and he knows how to tailor his writing for various audiences. Above all, he keeps things clear, accurate, and easy to follow.
Provincial casino guides
Holmes focuses on compiling up-to-date and accurate guides for each province, ensuring they cover the latest legal changes, the availability of operators, and any important rules that impact players. He produces content designed to help readers feel confident and clear when exploring new or changing markets.
Operator Promos
Christian puts a lot of effort into creating promotional content for operators that’s clear and useful for players. Whether it’s welcome bonuses or ongoing deals, he makes sure to highlight what matters and keeps things transparent, so players know exactly what they’re getting. He always aims to match offers with what players are looking for.
Christian's memories
🚀 Big Win
Christian's first big win came when he beat his Uncle Jimmy on the river to win the 2012 family Texas Hold'Em tournament.
😭 Bad Beat?
Betting the OVER 71.5 hot dogs eaten by Joey Chestnut in the 2025 Hot Dog eating contest.
Christian's Articles
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