Danish Author and Gambling Expert Kim Birch

Editor-in-Chief Kim Birch

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1. Editor-in-Chief Kim Birch
2. Latest Articles by Kim Birch
3. Kim Birch - Curriculum Vitae

4. Certificates - Official Gambling and Online Casino Expert
5. Get in touch with Kim Birch
6. Kim Birch - Frequently Asked Questions

Editor-in-Chief Kim Birch

Kim Birch is a professional Poker and Blackjack player from Varde, Denmark. He has written several books on gambling and card games, and was published as an author by Rosenkilde & Bahnhof.

The books, which include one of Denmark's first and best-selling non-fiction books about poker, namely "The Book of Online Poker" with ISBN: 87-91303-40-0, can also be borrowed entirely free of charge at most Danish libraries.

Kim is also a professional writer and has, among other things, had his own column in TIPSbladet. He has written for various classic Danish and foreign media over the years.

On 1 January 2019, Kim Birch officially became the editor-in-chief at BETO Slots and head of the content management team for both the Danish and international markets.

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Latest Articles by Kim Birch

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Release 27 March 2026

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Release 25 March 2026

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Kim Birch - Curriculum Vitae

Here is an overview of my experiences from the casino industry, listed in chronological order:

Expert Author – lex.dk (Casino and Gambling Topics)
2025 – Present
Copenhagen, Denmark

Contributing expert to Denmark’s official national encyclopedia, lex.dk, responsible for writing and maintaining authoritative articles within the gambling and casino field. This includes key topics such as casino games, slot machines, roulette, blackjack, and related categories. Ensures accurate, well-researched, and up-to-date reference material. (lex.dk)

BETO Slots Editor-in-Chief – 2019 to Present
Full time
Jan. 2019 - Today
Copenhagen, Denmark

Responsible editor at BETO Slots and head of the content management team for both the Danish and international markets. Articles and guides for casino players.

Career break
Health and well-being
December 2017 - Jan. 2019
Varde, South Denmark.

A longer break due to illness in the family.

Gambling Fact Checker
Freelance
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017
Denmark · Remote work

Alongside my other projects and writing jobs, I have also been fact-checking with Danish and foreign media before they publish their gambling and casino related articles and news so that they comply with applicable laws related to gambling and online games.

Author
Publisher Rosenkilde & Bahnhof
Contract
Jan. 2005 - May 2014
Copenhagen, Denmark

Published 3 books through the publisher Rosenkilde & Bahnhof in my own name related to poker, blackjack and casino games plus projects with a focus on international text composition.

Independent consultant
888 holdings
Freelance
Mar. 2007 - Nov. 2010
United Kingdom · Telecommuting

Freelance consultant for 888Holdings also better known as 888 Casino.

Casino Manager
BESTPOKER.COM LTD
Contract
mar. 2006 - Feb. 2010
Malmö, Sweden, Remote work

Sponsored poker pro and consultant at the same time as I was an author and writer at Tipsbladet.

Professional Writer
TIPS-BLADET magazine
Contract
Nov. 2005 - Dec. 2008
Copenhagen, Denmark · Remote work

Writer for the magazine Tipsbladet. Had my own poker magazine column which came out once a week.

Professional Card Player
Self-employed
mar. 2000 - Dec. 2004
Hybrid work

Alongside being a full-time poker player, I also developed content and was a consultant for some of the major international brands in the casino industry who focused a lot on the various international markets such as Denmark for example.

Soldier
The Royal Life Guards · Full time
April 1999, Copenhagen, Denmark

Conscription with the Royal Life Guards in Denmark.The Royal Life Guards has since the founding in 1658 trained soldiers to protect Danish interests both national and international.

Education:

Deakin University

Investing & Gambling, Risk and Return
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
Certification.

In connection with my employment at BETO Slots and as head of the international content management team, I had the opportunity to take a certification in "Investing and Gambling - Risk and Return" from Deakin University.

Skills: Risk and Return · Statistics · Casino Management · Investing and Gambling · Gambling Law

Varde Handelsskole og Handelsgymnasium

HHX - International
Aug 1995 - Aug 1998

Lykkesgårdskolen

Highschool, Education and teaching
6th - 10th grade
Aug 1985 - Jul 1995

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Certificates - Official Gambling and Online Casino Expert

Kim Birch - Certified at Deakin University

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Get in touch with Kim Birch

Contact Kim Birch at BETO Slots

You are welcome to contact me on social media or by email with questions you think I can help you with.

I am most active on Twitter and Linkedin, and here you can always get hold of me, and I love to discuss gambling.

You can also write to me by email: Kim.Birch@Beto.com.

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Kim Birch - Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kim Birch?

Kim Birch is a true legend within the online casino world, also known as the iGaming business. Kim has been involved with gambling and casinos for more than 25 years!

Which gambling books has been authored by Kim Birch?

Kim Birch has written several books on gambling. Kim is well known for one of Denmark's first and best-selling non-fiction books about poker, namely "The Book of Online Poker" with ISBN: 87-91303-40-0. The book can be borrowed entirely free of charge at most Danish libraries.

What is the Editor-in-Chiefs main job at BETO.com?

The Editor-in-Chief at BETO Slots primary job and responsibility is to ensure that all articles are authentic, safe, and genuinely add value for BETO Slots readers worldwide. Kim is dedicated to the agenda of providing authoritative and fact-checked gambling articles that can't be found on any other website.