Shaun Cronin

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Shaun is a sports betting expert at Gambling.com, covering the latest betting news, sportsbook reviews and industry developments.

With more than 10 years' experience in the gambling industry, he produces independent sportsbook reviews, helping bettors compare welcome offers, site features, payment methods and the overall betting experience.

Before joining Gambling.com, Shaun built a successful career in Irish sports journalism before moving to Paddy Power, where he gained first-hand insight into how one of the world's leading sportsbooks operates.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Experience

Shaun began his career as a sports journalist and radio producer at RedFM in Cork before becoming Head Sports Reporter at BreakingNews.ie, where he spent almost a decade covering major sporting events. His work also appeared in the Evening Echo and the Irish Examiner.

He later joined Paddy Power, helping to grow Paddy Power News while working closely with social media, PR, product, CRM, compliance, legal and commercial teams. The role gave him valuable insight into sportsbook operations, trading, promotional strategy, KYC processes and responsible gambling. During his five years with the company, he also created one of Paddy Power's signature marketing stunts.

What Shaun Does at Gambling.com

At Gambling.com, Shaun independently reviews online sportsbooks, assessing welcome offers, payment methods, mobile experience, customer support and responsible gambling tools.

Every review follows Gambling.com's Editorial Policy and independent review methodology, with ratings based on Shaun's own hands-on testing and evaluation.