William Hayes
About / Background
William Hayes leads the editorial team at KnightSlots. He has spent more than 10 years working in and around the iGaming industry, beginning as a compliance analyst at a UK Gambling Commission-licensed operator before moving into independent journalism. In that time he has covered licensing changes, game fairness standards, and player protection tools across dozens of markets, translating complex regulatory language into practical guidance for everyday players.
Education and training
William holds a background in business and regulatory studies and has completed ongoing professional training in gambling compliance, risk assessment, and consumer protection topics relevant to the online casino sector. He regularly attends industry seminars and webinars to stay current with evolving licensing frameworks, payment regulations, and responsible-gambling practices, and he encourages the rest of the editorial team to do the same.
Areas of expertise
- UK Gambling Commission licensing requirements and post-2024 reform
- RNG certification and third-party game audit standards
- Responsible-gambling tooling and self-exclusion infrastructure
- Payment-method evaluation and KYC handling
Editorial standards
William oversees KnightSlots' editorial workflow, ensuring that reviews are researched consistently, updated when operator terms or licensing details change, and written in plain language for readers. Ratings published on the site reflect the collective input of the editorial team following an internal review process, rather than the judgement of any single writer. William's role focuses on maintaining accuracy, clarity, and fairness across all published content, and he welcomes reader feedback on anything that may need correction or further explanation.
Contact
You can reach William directly at william@knight-slots.io or through the contact page.