
James Guill has enjoyed a varied career path, moving from IT professional to semi-professional poker player, and now an iGaming journalist. He has spent the last two decades covering the online casino industry, working for powerhouses in iGaming media and online gambling. He considers himself a “Jack of All Trades,” capable of writing on most any niche and gaming market. His work has been featured in publications such as USA Today and G4 TV’s Attack of the Show.
When not covering the iGaming industry, he runs a reselling business and is working on a novel about his time as a 4-H camp counselor.
Experience
- Casino
- Lifestyle
Articles by James Guill
How Long Do Sweepstakes Casino Payouts Really Take?
When you win at sweepstakes casinos, you want to be paid quickly. I take a look at standard redemption options, pointing out what’s realistic and what takes too long.

By James Guill
Did Thrillzz Just Solve the Sweepstakes Casino Problem?
Thrillzz Casino offers a sweepstakes model that differs from other casinos and may help to answer the dilemma posed by the dual-currency sweepstakes model.

By James Guill
Four States Including Iowa, Oklahoma Officially Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
Iowa, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee passed their respective sweepstakes bills, bringing the total number of states banning sweepstakes platforms to 6 in 2026.

By James Guill
A Look at the 10 Biggest Kalshi Markets of All-Time
From Trump’s second Presidential win to Super Bowl LX, we look at the top 10 biggest Kalshi markets by volume of all time and what they say about traders.

By James Guill
Sites Like Chumba: Best Sweepstakes Casino Alternatives
The best Chumba sister sites and sweepstakes casino alternatives, ranked by what actually makes them similar: ownership, rewards, redemptions, live games and overall player feel.

By James Guill
Sites Like Stake.us: Best Sweepstakes Casino Alternatives
The best Stake.us alternatives, ranked by what actually makes them similar to the sweepstakes casino brand.

By James Guill