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
Pennsylvania Police Arrest Five Suspected of Cheating at Live! Casino Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have accused five people arrested in Philadelphia of participating in a $170,000 casino cheating scheme involving a table games dealer at Live! Casino Philly. According to a PSP release, dealer Khai Ho allegedly conspired with a group of players while dealing cards and tiles for baccarat and Pai Gow. Investigators […]
888 Casino, Poker Platforms Shutting Down in New Jersey Next Week
After an unexplained two-week reprieve, 888casino and 888poker will shut down New Jersey operations on June 17. To ensure no delays in recouping their money, 888’s New Jersey customers should transfer any remaining balance from their accounts before next week’s deadline. The closure of 888’s New Jersey platforms, initially scheduled for June 3, follows its […]
Illegal Gambling Site Ubet1288 Tied to Gambino Crime Family in New York Indictment
New York State authorities have issued an indictment linking 17 alleged ‘soldiers’ and associates of the Gambino crime family to a loansharking operation and an illegal offshore gambling site known as ubet1288. The 84-count indictment details activities that investigators say occurred across Staten Island and New Jersey between July 2021 and June 2023. The complaint, filed in […]
Evolution Accuses Light & Wonder’s RouletteX of Infringing on Lightning Roulette Patents
According to a lawsuit filed in Nevada District Court, Light & Wonder (LNW) violated Evolution’s intellectual property, infringed on its patents, and misappropriated “highly valuable trade secrets” with the release of RouletteX, which the lawsuit claims is “strikingly similar” to Evolution’s Lightning Roulette. The timeline of the alleged events in the case paints an interesting picture […]
Failure to Desist May Paint Control Board Bullseye on Bovada Suppliers
With one week left to leave the state, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) said Bovada’s suppliers may be at risk if the company fails to comply with the vacate order. While insiders predict Bovada will likely honor the warning, owner Harp Media B.V. has not yet indicated what it plans to do. If Bovada […]
Michigan Supreme Court to Decide BetMGM ‘Unpaid Winnings’ Lawsuit
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a player who accused BetMGM Michigan of fraud, conversion, and breach of contract for failing to honor a $3.2 million online casino win. Lower courts had found that the complaint was out of their jurisdiction and that the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) investigation should be […]
Michigan Cease-And-Desist Threatens Bovada With Legal Action
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ordered the Curaçao-based operator behind Bovada.com and Bovada.lv to stop taking bets from Michigan residents. It might be hard to enforce such an order against a company without a US presence, but some believe Bovada will comply voluntarily. Following an investigation, the MGCB rolled out the unwelcome mat […]
Flutter Launches Vegas Infinite for Android Mobile Devices, iOS to Follow
Vegas Infinite—a virtual reality social casino by Flutter Entertainment—has released a mobile version for Android devices, available in Early Access through Google Play. That gives players a second way to play the game without a headset, following the release of a VR-optional desktop version last year. Previously known as PokerStars VR, Vegas Infinite launched in 2018—as […]
Delaware Multi-Operator Sports Betting Proposal Clears First Committee
A bill to create a competitive sports betting market in Delaware cleared its first hurdle, passing the Delaware General Assembly’s House Administration Committee. House Bill 365 (HB 365) now sits with the House Appropriations Committee, which must consider the proposed legislation within twelve legislative days. Introduced by Rep. Franklin Cooke in April and backed by […]
Slots Jackpots Under $5,000 to Become Exempt From Tax Withholding—Proposed IRS Rules
Tax withholding on slot machine jackpots is a common frustration for US casino gamblers, but a proposed change to IRS rules would make it rarer by raising the threshold to $5,000. Commissioner Danny Werfel expressed support for a recent IRS Advisory Council recommendation to increase the maximum win before automatic withholding kicks in. Werfel made statements […]
