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
Younger VIPs With Deep Pockets and Poor Money Management Pose Dilemma for Gambling Industry
Millennial bettors with high incomes continue to make up the bulk of high-value customers for the online gambling industry, but the same research also shows that their apparent wealth doesn’t always shield them from financial harm. The study by TransUnion, released today, shows that Millenials are the biggest age demographic for all gambling channels and […]
MGM, Entain Shares Plunge on News of BetMGM’s $123M H1 Loss
MGM Resorts International (MGM) and Entain share prices dropped sharply this week after BetMGM reported an H1 loss of $123 million and said it expects similar results in the second half of 2024. The 50/50 MGM/Entain joint venture also adjusted its $500 million 2026 EBITDA target to “the coming years.” BetMGM’s stated goal of achieving […]
Gambling on Cannabis—Players Split on Rationale and Impact of Their Drug Use
When cannabis users elect to gamble under the influence, they vary widely in how they expect their session to go, yet those conflicting expectations also guide their decision to do so. According to recent research, more than half of cannabis users said they expected the drug to have a positive effect on their gambling experience, […]
Lightning Storm: Evolution’s Latest Game Show Launches First in North America With BetMGM
Lightning Storm, the latest live dealer game show from Evolution, is now available in Ontario, Canada, via an exclusive partnership with BetMGM Casino—a partnership that bodes well for the odds of an eventual US launch. Through the deal, BetMGM’s Ontario players can experience Evolution’s newest “high-voltage game show” featuring five new “never seen before” bonus […]
Vegas Infinite Launches on PlayStation 5, But iOS Users Are Still Waiting
Just two months after launching for Android, PokerStars has launched a non-VR version of Vegas Infinite—its virtual reality social casino—for PlayStation 5 (PS5). The launch gives Vegas Infinite fans yet another “no headset required” way to immerse themselves in the popular free-to-play casino metaverse. Apple mobile device users, however, are still waiting for their Vegas Infinite […]
Pennsylvania State College Satellite Casino Build Okayed After State Supreme Court Sides With PGCB
Pennsylvania’s highest court upheld the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) decision to award a Category 4 slot machine license to Ira Lubert’s SC Gaming (SCG). The ruling clears the way for construction to begin on Lubert’s satellite casino—in partnership with Bally’s Corporation—in State College, PA. The license also has implications for Pennsylvania’s online sports betting […]
Free Play Debunked: Player Experience Wins Out in Face of Lower Promotional Spending
Despite the gambling industry’s near-religious reliance on free-play bonus offers, new evidence affirms that other factors like amenities and ambiance might be more important to customer retention in a retail casino environment. One recent study found that reducing or even eliminating free-play offers had little impact on retail gamblers’ behavior. A similar discussion is underway […]
BetMGM, Retail Casinos Among Businesses Affected by CrowdStrike Windows Glitch
BetMGM has been offline since about midnight due to a widespread technology outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update. The problem is far bigger than one gambling site, however. The buggy code sent to Microsoft Windows workstations has knocked businesses and institutions offline worldwide—including other brick-and-mortar and online gambling providers. By noon ET on July […]
Former Indiana Lawmaker Eberhart Sentenced to One Year in Casino Corruption Case
A federal judge sentenced former Shelbyville, Indiana, Rep. Sean Eberhart to one year plus one day in federal prison for his role in a longstanding casino corruption case. Last November, Eberhart pled guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud after evidence surfaced that he traded political advocacy for the promise of a lucrative casino […]
Casino Security Guard Arrested at San Francisco International Airport With Allegedly Stolen Cash
A casino security guard suspected of stealing $31,000 in cash from Artichoke Joe’s Casino in San Bruno, California, was released on recognizance after authorities arrested him while attempting to board a flight to the Philippines. According to prosecutors, John Villareal worked briefly on Artichoke Joe’s security team before allegedly stealing the cash from a lockbox […]
