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
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
Fanatics Online Casinos Operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) introduced its first online casino apps on Aug. 31. Gamblers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia saw its “PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience” rebranding. The Fanatics online casinos are the result of regulatory approvals in eight legal online gambling states following its purchase of PointsBet USA‘s holdings for $225 million. […]
Ontario Regulator Bans Athletes From Online Gambling Ads ‘to Protect Minors,’ But Adults Happy
Ontario bans athletes from online gambling ads beginning on Feb. 28, 2024, “to protect minors.” However, the announcement on Aug. 29, 2023, about the upcoming rule enforcement primarily appears to be making adults happy. On Tuesday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) published an overview of the new marketing and advertising rules. AGCO said […]
Sports Wagering Catalog Released, Details Kentucky Regulator-Approved Bets
The list of Kentucky regulator-approved bets that legal sportsbook operators can offer beginning on Sept. 7 is fascinating. Starting on Sept. 7 at retail sportsbooks and Sept. 28 on sports betting sites, bettors in the Bluegrass State can wager on NFL games or even “Major League Eating Sanctioned Events.” While they can’t bet on pickleball […]
No Bets on ‘Mayhem’ or Dog, Horse Racing Included in Kentucky Sports Wagering Catalog
The Kentucky sports wagering catalog, or list of allowed bets, was unanimously approved on Aug. 31 by the Sports Wagering Advisory Council (SWAC). Because of that vote, the eight licensed sportsbook operators and the general public will soon be able to view the catalog on the regulator’s site. What they won’t see in the catalog […]
Would-Be Downstate New York Retail Casino Applicants Get Answers From Licensing Board
While no developer names are attached to the questions from possible downstate New York retail casino applicants, all of the content in those queries became public record on Aug. 30. That’s because today, the Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB), appointed by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to oversee the siting process for three […]
18 Is Old Enough to Pre-Register at Some Kentucky Sportsbooks
By law, Kentucky sportsbooks can only serve bettors aged 18 and older. So as pre-registration opened at 6 a.m. on Aug. 28 for the state’s eight legal online sports wagering operators, it became apparent that some sites would adhere to Kentucky’s law rather than the industry standard of 21-plus. Bet365 and DraftKings are sticking with […]
Addabbo Remains Active With Gambling Advocacy, Hosting Problem Gambling Zoom on Sept. 13
New York State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. will host a Zoom meeting to educate his constituents about problem gambling. The 7 to 8 p.m. meeting on Sept. 13 is presented by the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) and co-sponsored by Resorts World New York City. The gambling facility is located within the […]
Richmond Casino Vote Will Happen on Nov. 7, Judge Rules
A Richmond casino will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. On Aug. 23, a judge decided a legal challenge had no standing in the referendum filing. That means voters will decide whether One Casino and Resort becomes the state’s fifth retail casino, located on the city’s south side. William R. Marchant, chief judge of the Richmond City […]
8 Kentucky Online Sportsbooks a ‘Yes’ to Launch on Sept. 28, Bettors Can Pre-Reg on Aug. 28
Eight Kentucky online sportsbooks received approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) to launch in the state’s new marketplace. Retail sports bets begin on Sept. 7 and mobile wagers debut on Sept. 28. Today’s unanimous commission vote provides temporary licenses to the following esports and sports betting operators: Bet365 (mobile) BetMGM (retail and mobile) Caesars […]
California Online Sports Betting Legalization Unlikely to Be on the 2024 Ballot
California online sports betting could be on the November 2024 ballot, but it’s unlikely as advocates appear to have missed a vital deadline in the process to put the question before voters. Today, Aug. 22, was when sports betting advocates should have submitted their petitions to the California Attorney General’s Office (COAG) for signature validation. […]