Sophia Novakivska

Pokies & Live Games Specialist at Dashtickets.nz

Sophia Novakivska turns a decade of multilingual writing and casino research into reader-friendly guides that help Kiwis gamble smarter. A graduate of the Kyiv National Linguistic University (2017), she began as a tech translator before pivoting to iGaming. Today, she breaks down RTP maths, bonus terms, and regulatory news for thousands of New Zealanders each month while championing transparent, data-driven gambling content.

Areas of Expertise

Before the list below, know that Sophia’s work is grounded in first-hand testing of casinos, interviews with regulators, and close study of industry reports.

1. Casino licensing analysis, slot math breakdowns, and bonus-term auditing
2. Content localisation for English-speaking markets (UK, AU, NZ) backed by a BA in linguistics
3. Long-form guides, slot reviews, and market commentary featured in IBTimes, The Daily Blog, and specialist SEO journals

After these core skills, Sophia continues to upskill in responsible-gambling frameworks and predictive data analytics for iGaming.

Year-by-Year Career Timeline

Publishing Highlights

Sophia has written or reviewed more than 300 pieces on the Dashtickets platform. Popular reads include the in-depth guide to top deposit casino bonuses, a no-jargon explainer on wagering requirements, and the constantly updated list of new online casinos NZ. She also curates the Dashtickets blog feed with monthly DashScore leader-boards, spotlighting casinos that score highest for payment speed and bonus fairness.

Sophia’s Publications & Media Features

Sophia’s insights have been featured in a variety of media outlets and academic publications:

• Interview: About gambling

Connect with Sophia

Before you reach out, note that she welcomes media queries, podcast invites, and collaboration ideas on responsible gambling.

• LinkedIn: Sophia Novakivska
• X (Twitter): @SNovakivska
• Portfolio & contact form: https://www.novakivska.com/