Mike DeLuca
NHL, Canadian Sports Betting & Online Casino Writer
I’ve been betting hockey since before Ontario went legal – back when we all pretended the offshore books didn’t exist. Eight years of sports betting and just as many years hitting the online tables. I’ve lost enough at blackjack to know when to walk away, and won enough at slots to know it’s mostly luck. That experience is what I bring to my casino reviews.
About Mike
I’m a Toronto native – grew up in Scarborough, played rep hockey until I blew out my knee at 16, and never quite let go of the game. These days I ref minor hockey on weekends and work IT during the week. The sports betting started as a way to stay connected to the action when I couldn’t play anymore.
My approach is pretty simple: track everything, shop lines obsessively, and never bet on the Leafs in the playoffs (I learned that one the hard way – $400 on the 2023 series against Florida). I’m not here to promise you locks or guarantee winners. I’m here to show you what the numbers say and admit when I’ve been wrong.
My Expertise
CFL Betting
Ontario Sportsbooks
Line Shopping
Bankroll Management
Online Casinos
Blackjack
Slots
What I Don’t Cover
I stay in my lane. You won’t see me writing about NBA, soccer, or crypto gambling – I don’t follow them closely enough to give you real insight. But when it comes to Canadian sportsbooks and online casinos, I’ve got years of firsthand experience to draw from.
