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
West Virginia’s Mandatory Data Sharing Bill Reaches Second Reading
A West Virginia bill that would compel gambling operators to share data with West Virginia University (WVU) researchers passed its first reading in the house on Monday after advancing from the Judiciary Committee last week. The legislation’s second reading will happen on Tuesday, with the third following Wednesday. Rep. Shawn Fluharty, the bill’s co-sponsor (alongside […]
Researchers Argue Integrated Player-Tracking Best Approach to Challenge Problem Gambling Harms
Gambling operators track players’ activity in detail for marketing purposes, so why shouldn’t regulators do the same to mitigate the industry’s harmful impacts? A recent opinion piece in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction argues that universal player-tracking systems could help regulators or other organizations tasked with harm reduction. The authors—Dr. Philip Newall of the University of […]
Fanatics Rebrands PointsBet Michigan, Launches Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino
PointsBet Michigan is out, and Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino is in. As promised earlier this week, the switch happened on Thursday when Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) transitioned PointsBet Michigan customers to its Fanatics-branded betting platform. The move is the next step in FBG’s PointsBet to Fanatics migration after the latter acquired PointsBet’s US business […]
Evolution and Caesars Digital Sign Agreement to Expand North American Partnership
Evolution () and Caesars Digital () have expanded their partnership, announcing a strategic agreement to strengthen ties and grow North American reach. According to Wednesday’s release, the “groundbreaking partnership” will see the companies work together to establish dedicated live gaming studios in multiple US states. First up will be a new live-dealer studio inside Caesars’ […]
Evolution Cleared of Wrongdoing in NJDGE ‘Black Market’ Investigation
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has cleared Evolution () of wrongdoing in an investigation into possible regulatory misconduct. On Tuesday, the Sweden-based business-to-business gaming technology giant announced that the NJDGE closed its investigation into the allegations after taking “no further action.” In the release, Evolution shared that NJDGE investigators found no evidence […]
Alabama Gambling Bills Pass House, Head to Senate In Historic First
In a historic first, Alabama’s House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing lottery, casino gambling, and retail and online sports betting in the state. Now, the two bills, which passed the House with a significant majority, head to Alabama’s upper chamber with the Governor’s support. If the Senate favors the bill package, a ballot initiative will […]
Non-Gaming Activities, Online Integration Key Concerns for US Land-based Casinos
The gaming floor has traditionally been the lifeblood and raison d’être of any casino but increased demand for non-gaming activities is transforming how we see retail gambling destinations. According to LT’s (formerly LaneTerralever) 2024 Casino Player Trends Report, these alternative forms of entertainment are a factor for roughly three-quarters of guests when choosing which casinos to patronize. […]
Can GeoComply Maintain its US Geolocation Market Dominance?
GeoComply has dominated geolocation services for the US online gambling market with a near-monopoly for the last decade but now faces newcomers trying to break into its space. To date, GeoComply has processed nearly every location check in the regulated US market—a mandatory step for every legal online bet, ensuring that the gambler is playing […]
Skillz Wins $43M Judgment in AviaGames Patent Infringement Case
After a week-long trial, a California jury backed Skillz’s claim that Pocket7Games, a real-money skill gaming platform by rival operator AviaGames, infringes on its patent. Along with vindication, the jury awarded Skillz $42.89 million in compensation. Avia, the lawsuit argued, stole Skillz’s tech after launching a game on its platform through a business-to-business partnership in […]
DraftKings Accuses Former VIP Executive Hermalyn, Fanatics of Corporate Espionage
In a bombshell legal filing, DraftKings (DK) has accused Michael Hermalyn, its former head of VIP programming, of a yearlong plot to steal corporate secrets. DraftKings alleges Hermalyn then used that intelligence to secure himself a near-identical VIP-facing role at Fanatics Sportsbook. Further, the 49-page civil complaint filed on Monday in Massachusetts US District Court […]
