About the author
Iliana Petkova — Fact Checker at BettingRanker. Born in Plovdiv and now based in Sofia, she focuses on verifying sports betting information and reviewing sportsbook platforms to ensure accuracy and clarity for players in Kenya. Her work involves checking betting claims, validating odds-related data, and confirming key details about betting markets and operators. Outside of work, Iliana enjoys hiking, photography, reading contemporary fiction, and exploring Sofia’s local history.
Professional experience
Education
Iliana’s Impact on the Kenyan Betting Industry
Iliana is trusted for her hands-on experience checking claims and analyzing betting and casino platforms. She uses careful source verification, systematic platform testing, and clear reporting to spot inconsistencies and verify facts. Her work history in platform analysis and research means she knows common pitfalls in iGaming data and how to test them methodically. Whether she is reviewing sites that offer games from Spribe and Buck Stakes Entertainment or checking the reliability of M-Pesa and Airtel Money transactions, her disciplined research methods and plain-language explanations make her a reliable fact checker for BettingRanker.
“Facts guide my writing: I cross-check claims, test platform details, and explain findings clearly so players in Kenya and industry readers can make informed decisions.”
Q&A With Iliana
How do you verify a new claim about a sportsbook in Kenya?
I trace the original source, check official license registries like the BCLB, and compare the claim with sportsbook terms and documentation. If something doesn’t match, I look for clarification from the operator or other reliable industry sources to ensure Kenyan bettors get the truth.
Which resources are most important in your fact-checking work?
Licensing databases, sportsbook rulebooks, payment provider information for services like M-Pesa and Airtel Money, and archived webpages are key. They help verify how operators present their services over time and whether they stay true to their promises.
What do you do when different sources report conflicting information?
I rely on primary sources first—regulators, official documents, and sportsbook terms. If uncertainty remains, I explain the discrepancy and provide the most credible evidence available so readers can understand the risks.
What common mistakes do you see in sports betting claims?
Misleading bonus terms, unclear wagering requirements, and outdated licensing details are the most common issues. I focus on clarifying these so readers understand the real conditions behind a "Karibu" bonus or a free bet offer.
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