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
American Acceptance of Gambling at an All-Time High According to Newly Released AGA Data
According to new consumer research from the American Gaming Association (AGA), Americans increasingly view casino gambling and sports betting as mainstream entertainment. The study also found that most Americans (75%) believe the industry engages responsibly in its host communities. Gambling is legal in more US states than even just a few years ago, which may […]
Lush Greenery, Striking Architecture Feature in New Video Promoting $12B Hudson Yards Casino Proposal
A trio of gleaming glass and concrete buildings hugged by lush trees, grassy knolls, and public art take center stage in a slick new animation promoting Wynn Resorts’ and Related Companies’ proposal for a $12 billion casino resort in Hudson Yards. Per the media release, the video and architectural renderings aim to show “how the […]
Poker Pro Damien LeForbes Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking Tied to Vegas Casinos
Long Beach-based Poker-pro and former Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) regular Damien LeForbes admitted to money laundering and operating an illegal gambling business in a federal plea deal filed this week in Central California District Court. The plea makes LeForbes the third illegal bookmaker tied to Vegas casinos taken down by the feds in as […]
Global Poker Partners Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, the Olympics’ Most-Decorated Medalist
Building on the success of its Global Pokers‘ 2023 Celebrity Challenge, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) is expanding its partnership with the Olympics’ most decorated medalist, US swimmer Michael Phelps. The enhanced collaboration will see the champion swimmer and poker aficionado promote upcoming Global Poker challenges, tournaments, and promotions across the brand’s marketing channels. In a […]
PENN Partnership Brings Sparket’s ‘Social Betwork’ Capabilities to PENN Play Casino
Fans of PENN Play Casino have a new way to play thanks to a partnership that taps into Sparket’s customizable “Social Betwork” capabilities. The deal with PENN Entertainment, announced earlier this month, allows the gaming giant to enhance its social casino offering with Sparket’s free-to-play live event technology. The “bet-on-anything” pool wagering platform offers “limitless” bet […]
Nebraska Lawmakers’ Online Gambling Push Over, But Omaha Welcomes New WarHorse Casino
Online betting proponents in Nebraska will have to wait until at least January to restart the political debate about online sports betting. The pause comes after a special property tax legislative session wrapped on Tuesday without addressing the proposed legalization. After over three weeks of tossing around solutions to lower Nebraska property taxes, lawmakers abandoned […]
Resorts World Execs Courted Dirty Money, Alleges NGCB Complaint
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) allegedly “welcomed” illegal bookmakers and players with a “history of ties to organized crime,” says the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Board levied the allegations against RWLV and its co-defendants in a disciplinary complaint filed against the casino resort last week. The complaint further accuses RWLV of plying said […]
States Would Earn Up to $15B in Annual Tax if Online Casinos Were Legal Everywhere—Vixio Report
Legalizing online casinos across most of the US could generate up to $15 billion in additional annual tax revenue for state and tribal governments, per a new Vixio report. Prepared for global gaming supplier Light & Wonder (LNW), the report from London-based Vixio highlighted the untapped potential of online casino gaming on US tax coffers. […]
Scott Sibella Prosecutor Jeff Mitchell Talks Compliance at Vegas Conference
US Attorney Jeff Mitchell discussed several high-profile West Coast anti-money laundering (AML) legal cases during an appearance at a Vegas conference on the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The BSA prevents financial institutions from facilitating money laundering. Mitchell, who led a series of recent litigations, including those against MGM Grand and its former president, Scott Sibella, […]
Massachusetts Lawmaker Muradian Set to Introduce Online Casino Legislation in 2025
Republican State Rep. David Muradian says legalizing online casinos in Massachusetts would be the “next logical step” for gambling expansion in the Bay State. Last week, Muradian told PlayUSA‘s Matthew Kredell that he’ll introduce a bill in January 2025 to start the conversation about legalizing Massachusetts online casinos. Muradian, who also sits on the National […]
