About the Author
Alex Weldon
Who is Alex Weldon?
Alex Weldon is an expert on regulated US online gambling who serves as the Casino News Managing Editor for Bonus.com. He began writing about the online gambling industry professionally in 2014. Prior to that, he was a semi-professional poker player, board game designer and video game writer.
Working for Catena Media, he has also served as Managing Editor at Online Poker Report and contributed to PlayUSA, Michigan Sharp and NJGamblingSites.
Before joining Catena, he wrote for Part Time Poker and managed the GameIntel Poker Update, a subscription newsletter for industry executives, tracking and explaining changes in poker site traffic. A degree in astrophysics from Queen’s University has provided him with a solid mathematical foundation for analyzing gambling trends in a quantitative way.
Alex provides insightful content on the regulated online casino and poker industries, with an emphasis on legislation, regulation, responsible gambling and business strategy. His writing about poker has been cited by The Atlantic and has earned him multiple nominations for the American Poker Awards over the years.
Alex Weldon in the Media
- How New Federal Compact Rules Affect Future Of Tribal Online Gaming, Pechanga.net, Feb 29, 2024
- Dawn Wotapka’s Media Movers: Alex Weldon of Bonus, Talking Biz News, Nov 1, 2022
- Get to Know the Poker Media: Alex Weldon, Cardplayer Lifestyle, Aug 15, 2016
- Thinking Poker Podcast, Episode 135, Aug 4, 2015
Citations
- New Haven Register, Oct 11, 2023
- WSJ reports alleges disgraced UltimateBet attorney played larger role in FTX’s misuse of funds, Poker.org, July 1, 2023
- Chess is Just Poker Now, The Atlantic, Sep 17, 2022
- Flutter ‘Wholly Surprised’ by Bombshell $1.3 Billion Kentucky Supreme Court Ruling, Poker Industry Pro, Dec 18, 2020
- Poker’s Newest Face, University of Rochester, Sep 2014
Top Bonus.com Articles by Alex Weldon
- Skillz Accuses AviaGames of Using Bots to Cheat Users Amid Patent Lawsuit, Nov 15, 2023
- Penn State Study Shows Impact of Regulated Gambling on Black Market, March 30, 2023
- Projection: US Online Casino Revenue to Approach $6.5 Billion in 2023, Jan 31, 2023
- Gambling Advertising Overload Hurts the Chances of Further Expansion, Dec 21, 2022
- ‘I Should Have Won by Now!’ – The Mathematics of Losing Streaks, Nov 7, 2022
- The Chess World’s Latest Cheating Scandal Has Parallels to Poker, Sep 13, 2022
- Is Cryptocurrency Speculation Just Another Form of Unregulated Gambling?, July 28, 2022
Other Writing by Alex Weldon
- US Online Casinos Will Earn $7.8B This Year — 2024 Market Forecast, PlayUSA, Jan 8, 2024
- The Complex Reality Behind Problem Gambling Calls, PlayUSA, March 12, 2023
- CRYSTAL BALL: Catena Media Team Forecasts the Future of the US Online Poker Market, USPoker, June 24, 2020
Social Media & Professional Profiles
- Alex Weldon on Twitter (@benefactumgames)
- Alex Weldon on LinkedIn
- Alex Weldon on MuckRack
- Alex Weldon on BoardGameGeek
- Alex Weldon on MobyGames
- Alexander Weldon on IMDB (not to be confused with the visual effects artist of the same name)
Latest articles
IGT & Everi Merger to Proceed Under New Terms With Cash Buyout
IGT Gaming and Everi, two of the most prolific slots brands on US casino floors, are poised to unite under one roof in a deal brokered by Apollo Global Management. Apollo, or rather funds managed by its affiliates, will create a new holding company to serve as the parent for both businesses. The two companies announced their […]
Bally’s Agrees to Takeover by Standard General Valuing Enterprise at $4.6 Billion
Bally’s Corporation has agreed to a merger with its largest shareholder, Standard General, in a deal that assesses the gambling operator’s enterprise value at $4.6 billion. Standard General, which already owns about 23% of Bally’s, will pay $18.25 per share for the rest of the company. Stockholders not wishing to sell at that price can roll their shares over for […]
Skillz v. Papaya Gaming: Botting Accusations Will Get Their Day in Court
A New York federal judge rejected Papaya Gaming’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit against it by rival skill gaming company Skillz. The latter company has accused Papaya of deceiving its users by pitting them against house-controlled “bots” while implying that its real-money contests are player-vs.-player. Papaya hasn’t confirmed or denied the practice in question. However, accepting the […]
Massachusetts Online Lottery Just Needs Governor’s Signature to Become Reality
Massachusetts will soon have an online lottery if Gov. Maura Healey signs the latest version of the state budget, which includes authorization for ticket sales over the Internet. It seems almost inevitable that the Governor will do so, given that the idea of establishing a Massachusetts iLottery was her idea to begin with. The bill text doesn’t […]
Bet365 Launches Online Casino & Sportsbook in Pennsylvania, Taking Over Vacant TwinSpires License
Bet365 announced the full launch of its Pennsylvania online casino and sportsbook today, July 22. In doing so, it has resurrected Presque Isle Downs’ dormant master iGaming license and brought Pennsylvanians their 22nd online casino brand. The brand may not yet be familiar to many in the Keystone State. However, it’s one of the most famous international sportsbooks, particularly in […]
Bet365—Is It Time for the European Sports Betting Giant to Make a Move in the US?
Bet365 is the undisputed top dog of sports betting in the United Kingdom, but you wouldn’t know that just by looking at its US presence. For most of the short history of US sports betting, it has stayed quietly in the back seat, allowing the likes of DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM to shovel money on the marketing bonfire […]
Real-Money Toy Cranes & Bubble Shooters—Gaming Companies Look to the 20th Century for Inspiration
Carnival skill games and 1980s arcade classics—more and more, that’s where the gambling industry is looking for inspiration. For all their talk of innovation, real-money gaming companies seem to prefer Hollywood’s strategy of “rebooting” the successes of past decades. Among the new products gamblers can look forward to in the next year or two: Adaptations […]
Study Commission Sets Up the Chessboard for Ohio’s 2025 Online Casino Effort
We now have a clear picture of who the champions of Ohio online casinos and iLottery will be and who will stand against them, thanks to a comprehensive report by the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio. The hefty 354-page document collates testimony from virtually every stakeholder in Ohio gambling, most of whom have […]
DraftKings Reignmakers NFT Lawsuit Will Proceed as Judge Rejects Arguments for Dismissal
DraftKings has failed in its motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that its Reignmakers non-fungible tokens (NFTs) constitute securities and are illegal to sell without approval by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). US District Court Judge Denise J. Casper found sufficient merit in plaintiff Justin Dufoe’s claims that she believes the case should proceed. However, surviving a motion to […]
California Legislature Considers Once Again Whether to Allow Tribes to Sue Cardrooms
The ongoing effort by California tribes to take the state’s cardrooms to court has shown some signs of life, as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act (TNAJA) passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee as the legislature prepares to break for the summer. The tribes want to challenge whether the cardrooms’ approach to player-banked games constitutes an infringement on their […]
