About the Author
Robyn McNeil
Bio & Media Credits
Who is Robyn McNeil?
Robyn McNeil (she/they) is a lead writer at Bonus, focusing on news relevant to online casinos. She specializes in responsible gambling coverage, legislative developments, gambling regulations, and gambling-related legal fights.
Career-wise, McNeil is something of a Girl Friday, with experience across industries, including culinary arts, music, film, tech, and journalism. She started her journey with Catena Media in early 2021 as a freelancer at Online Poker Report before quickly transitioning to a full-time role. Before joining Bonus in March 2023, McNeil mainly wrote and edited for PlayCanada, PlayOntario (since retired), and PlayIllinois. McNeil has also contributed to PlayNY, PlayOhio, and PlayMaryland, which are all part of Catena’s affiliate network.
Outside of office hours, you’ll most likely find Robyn twisting herself into challenging shapes, digging in the dirt, or exploring the coastlines of Nova Scotia, where she lives in an empty nest with her cat, Edith.
Robyn McNeil in the Media
- Media Musings, Gaming News Canada Newsletter, Nov. 2, 2023
- Come on Barbie, Let’s go Gamble: Is gambling advertising allowed in a Barbie world?, Ifrah Law, Aug. 7, 2023
- On The Homefront, Gaming News Canada Newsletter, Feb. 23, 2023
- Sports Betting Goes Live In Ontario: Why It’s Important, Business Insider, Apr. 4, 2022
- This Has Been A Long Time In The Making’: IGaming Launches In Ontario, CTV Windsor, Apr. 4, 2022
- Online gambling expected to create more Ontario jobs, CTV Windsor, Apr. 1, 2022
- PlayCanada Report Outlines Job Creation Potential In Ontario, Canadian Gaming Business, March 29, 2022
- Report Argues Online Gambling Will Create 1300 Jobs In Ontario, iheartradio.ca, March 29, 2022
Top Bonus.com Articles by Robyn McNeil
- GambleAware Research Seeks Understanding of LGBTQ+ Gambling Harm, Jan. 18, 2024
- NCLGS to Craft Model iGaming Legislation for States Considering Expansion, Jan 12, 2024
- Social Media Linked to Higher Rates of Teenage Gambling, Risky Behaviors, Dec. 19, 2023
- Operator Data Reveals Most Gamblers Pass on Available RG Tools, Nov. 29. 2023
- ADHD & Problem Gambling: ADHD Symptoms Predict More Severe Relapses, Nov. 15, 2023
- The Federal Investigation Into Scott Sibella: What Do We Know?, Oct. 20, 2023
- ‘Robin Hood 702’: Who is the Gambler Behind the Sibella Lawsuit?, Oct. 19, 2023
- Researchers Investigate ‘Magic Mushrooms’ as Problem Gambling Aid, Oct. 10, 2023
- New ‘Ticket in-Bonus Out’ Casino Tech Could Pose Problem Gambling Risk, Sept. 6. 2023
- Reddit Gamblers Show Surprising Interest in UberEats & Other Subreddits, June 16, 2023
Other Writing by Robyn McNeil
PlayIllinois, Illinois Gambling History Series
- Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox Scandal (Part 2), Dec. 16. 2022
- Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox Scandal (Part 1), Dec. 15. 2022
- John “Mushmouth” Johnson, Chicago’s Black Gambling King, Dec. 1, 2022
- Corruption, Extravagance, And Ingenuity In Early Illinois Gambling, Nov. 17, 2022
- King Of Chicago To US Race Wire Gambling Czar, Meet Mont Tennes, Nov. 4, 2022
- Bullets, Ballots And Bribery Define Early Illinois Gambling History, Oct. 21, 2022
Contact Info
To reach Robyn with a news tip, email her at [email protected].
Latest articles
Does Growing Up Near a Casino Affect Young People? Boston Wants to Know
Boston officials are concerned about the potential impact of the Encore Boston Harbor on local youth and have commissioned a study to determine what effects it’s having, if any. As the focus for the study, they’ve chosen Charlestown, just across the Mystic River from the casino site. The luxury casino resort opened in 2019 and offers slots, table games, […]
Online Gambling is Just as Hard to Quit as In-Person Gambling, But Not Harder
Online gamblers are more likely to develop a gambling problem than those who gamble in a retail environment, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a harder addiction to kick. You might guess that the always-present temptation of mobile gambling would make it more of a challenge to avoid than traditional land-based casinos. On the other […]
Michigan Man Accused of Fake Deposits, Wagering Millions in Caesars Sportsbook Exploit
Michigan authorities have charged a Southfield man with eight felonies for taking advantage of a Caesars Sportsbook vulnerability that allowed him to make over $2 million in fictitious deposits. Per the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), over 16 days in 2023, Saco allegedly placed nearly 10,000 bets and wagered more than $88 million. Later, Saco […]
BetMGM Signs Online Casino and Sportsbook Media Partnership With USA TODAY
BetMGM and Gannett Co., Inc. have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to make BetMGM the preferred online casino and sportsbook provider for USA TODAY Sports. Under the agreement, BetMGM will also provide sports betting odds and betting information across the USA TODAY Network. USA TODAY’s expansive footprint extends to over 200 local US markets across […]
Jay-Z, Rubin Host Star-Studded Celebration at Ocean Casino for Fanatics Sportsbook Opening
Ocean Casino Resort welcomed hip-hop mogul Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin as the pair celebrated the opening of the new Fanatics Sportsbook at the casino resort. Fanatics also operates online in New Jersey, offering its sportsbook and Fanatics Casino to online players in the state. On Sunday, co-founders Jay-Z and Rubin hosted Fanatics […]
Fox Pursuing Gaming Licenses to Capitalize on Discount FanDuel Purchase Opportunity
Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch says his company is actively working with regulators to obtain gaming licenses to activate the option to acquire an 18.6% stake in FanDuel at nearly $2.2 billion below its estimated market value. If the deal goes through, it could create valuable synergies akin to those Penn Entertainment was hoping for with […]
ROGA Partners with EPIC, Kindbridge, and RGC on College-Focused RG Campaign
American college students will soon have access to a comprehensive, evidence-based, responsible gaming (RG) education program tailored to university students’ unique needs. The new program is a joint effort between the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), EPIC Global Solutions (EGS), Kindbridge Behavioral Health (KBH), and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). The college-focused campaign will leverage […]
Milton Champion, Maine’s Gambling Control Unit Head, Targeted in No Confidence Letter
All nine of Maine’s casino inspectors have signed a letter of no confidence in Maine Gambling Control Unit (GCU) Executive Director Milton Champion, citing a “dysfunctional and toxic” work environment. However, nearly half of the GCU’s other employees endorsed a separate letter backing Champion’s leadership. The GCU is a bureau within the Maine Department of […]
Rivalry in Talks to License Proprietary Retro-Themed Online Casino Games Outside Canada
Canadian esports and online gambling company Rivalry is gearing up to license its proprietary online casino content to other gaming operators, said CEO Steven Salz. In an earnings call last week, Salz said Rivalry expects to begin licensing its first-party casino games in the coming months, creating a new B2B revenue stream. Notably, its online […]
Borgata Renovations to Add ‘Fresh Energy,’ ‘Contemporary Touch’ to Atlantic City Casino’s Gaming Floor
MGM Resorts-owned Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa continues to evolve its guest experience with upgrades to its gaming floor, which begin construction later this week. Atlantic City’s retail casino market leader and “premier” East Coast gaming destination announced the “significant” improvements on Sep. 3. According to the release shared with Bonus, the upgrades—scheduled to begin […]
