About the Author
Heather Fletcher
Who Is Heather Fletcher?
Heather Fletcher is the lead writer at Bonus, concentrating on online casino coverage. She specializes in breaking news, legislative coverage, and gambling marketing strategy overviews. Fletcher was part of the team that earned the 2022 SBC North America Casino Affiliate of the Year honor.
Fletcher came to Catena Media, the parent company of Bonus, from a newspaper and magazine background. In March 2021, Fletcher began writing about online casino gambling as the lead writer for Online Poker Report. After Catena retired that online publication, she moved to Bonus and had bylines on other Catena sites, including MichiganSharp, NY Sports Day, and the now-retired NJGamblingSites. Fletcher is also a New York Times contract freelance reporter for the National Desk. She covers breaking news from Philadelphia, as needed.
Fletcher’s Top Stories on Bonus.com
- Red44 Shut Down, Seemingly Start of Crackdown on Offshore Betting Sites, Jan. 12, 2023
- Online Gambling Industry Can Rejoice: 2018 Interpretation of Wire Act Dead, Sept. 16, 2022
- Poker Players Amazed Dealer Didn’t Understand ‘Color Up’ Request, June 3, 2022
- Women and FanDuel Casino May Be a Better Couple Than ‘Break Up Win,’ Nov. 29, 2022
- Jackpot City Online Casino Debuts in Pennsylvania, Dec. 7, 2023
- 2024 Indiana, New Hampshire Online Casino Bills May Take Paths Less Traveled, July 24, 2023
Fletcher’s Citations and Interviews Include:
- Straight to the Point, Citation, Affiliates Ignore Rhode Island Online Casino Launch, March 7, 2024
- The Closing Line, Citation, Sports Betting and Online Casino Legislation Update: March 1, March 1, 2024
- The Law Office of Elissa D. Hecker, Link to Articles, This Week in New York Gambling News, Feb. 23, 2024
- Poker News Daily, Citation, New York Online Poker Bill Not Included in Governor’s Budget Plan, Jan. 17, 2024
- Straight to the Point, Citation, Iowa iCasino Unlikely in 2024, Feb. 1, 2024
- Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Consulting and Market Research, Citation, US Sports Betting Policy Monitor, Jan. 4, 2024
- National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services (NAADGS), Podcast, Citation, 2023 Year in Review, Dec. 28, 2023
- Brown Political Review, Citation, Wheel of Misfortune, Dec. 3, 2023
- Earnings+More, Citation, The Future Is Murky for Esports Betting, Nov. 28, 2023
- Sharpr, Citation, Kentucky Says ‘Yes’ to Esports Betting, Aug. 3, 2023
- 77WABC, Interview, The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano, July 6, 2023
- The Center Square, Interview, Online Gambling Could Be Next for Illinois’ Expanding Industry, April 21, 2023
- Indiana Capital Chronicle, Citation, Momentum Grows for Legal iGaming, Jan. 3, 2023
Fletcher’s Top Stories Across the Web
- The New York Times, This Wedding Is Brought to You by …, June 11, 2006
- Adweek, Online Casinos Join the Streaming Wars With Branded Live Dealers, April 29, 2022
- Adweek, These Innovative Campaigns and Execs Delivered Results and Accountability When It Mattered Most, March 21, 2021
- NY Sports Day, State of New York Sportsbooks Hearing: How Are We Doing?, Jan. 24, 2023
- The News-Herald, Tenant Issues Swirl Around Shoregate, June 2, 2000
Social Media & Professional Profiles
To reach Fletcher with a news tip, email her at [email protected].
Latest articles
New York Casino Application Deadline Set By Siting Board for 3 Downstate Licenses
On June 27, 2025, New Yorkers will know which developers are serious about building casinos downstate. Because that’s the due date for formal applications for full commercial casino licenses. Until now, New York City residents have only seen public relations campaigns and rumors about entities interested in building casinos or expanding existing ones. On June […]
Illegal Gambling Site Bovada Claims Colorado, Michigan Aren’t Served — One Bettor Saw No Change
Gaming regulators in Colorado and Michigan noticed their states pop up on June 20 on the Bovada list of “Which Countries Are Restricted?” However, on June 21, a bettor notified Bonus on social media about being able to play online poker on the illegal site that said it was restricted and it “seemed to work […]
New York iGaming Legalization Unlikely After Hochul Says Existing Budget Remains
Legalizing iGaming in New York seems less likely now that the governor released a statement saying she’ll find a way to make the existing budget work. On June 26, Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul announced that her administration would coordinate with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) leaders to fund public transportation. New York online casino advocates had […]
MGM Live—Playtech Partnership to Bring Las Vegas Resort Experience to International BetMGM Players
MGM Resorts International is putting the emphasis on “international” with a plan to stream content from two of its Las Vegas retail properties to online casino customers in overseas markets. It struck an agreement with casino content vendor Playtech to stream live dealer games from the MGM Grand and Bellagio. Unfortunately, US BetMGM players won’t get […]
Addabbo: New York iGaming Legislation Could Pass in 2024, But Hopes Hinge on Hochul
New York Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. told Bonus on June 25 that lawmakers may discuss legalizing online casinos if the legislature holds a special session. However, he said, all iGaming hopes hinge on Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul. Scuttlebutt is that the New York State Legislature, which adjourned on June 7, may reconvene for a […]
New York’s Gaming Regulator Will Do As Governor Wishes About Casino Licensing Acceleration Bill
The New York downstate retail casino licensing selection process hasn’t accelerated yet, despite the New York State Legislature‘s approval of SB9673. On June 24, the state regulator’s executive director said the commission would wait until the governor decided on the bill. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) will follow the direction chosen by Gov. Kathleen […]
Playtech Expands Its New Jersey Live Dealer Presence With DraftKings & PlayStar Deals
If New Jersey DraftKings Casino is any example, online casinos are partnering with multiple live dealer service providers to offer discerning gamblers a variety of games. Records from the Garden State’s regulator show that DraftKings added Playtech Live offerings while retaining its contract with Evolution. DraftKings () supplemented its live dealer offerings with a Playtech […]
Bovada Exits Michigan and Colorado in Response to Regulatory Crackdown
Black market gambling site Bovada has heeded the warnings of state gaming regulators, adding Colorado and Michigan to list of states it will not serve. The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent a “cease and desist” letter on May 29 to Bovada’s owner, Harp Media. According to SBCAmericas, Colorado sent a similar letter the following week, although Bonus has not […]
Alberta Aims to Emulate Ontario’s Online Gambling Privatization Model
Online gambling privatization is in Albertans’ future, as the province seeks to become Canada’s second to provide its residents with multiple legal options. The new marketplace will emulate Ontario’s iGaming model and allow private companies to compete with the government-run PlayAlberta. Alberta legislator Dale Nally revealed the plan on June 20. Matthew Lomon of PlayCanada broke the […]
Evolution Brings Edgy Nolimit City Slots to US—East vs. West Coast Hip-Hop Rivalry & More
Evolution has finally announced the US launch of slots from Nolimit City, a small but notoriously edgy studio it acquired in 2022. Best known in the US for its live dealer products, Evolution nonetheless derives a significant fraction of its revenue from conventional online casino content, mainly provided by its subsidiaries. Nolimit City’s signature dark […]
