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
Gambling Helplines See Spikes in Prank Calls Due to Troublesome Social Media Trend
US gambling helplines are routinely overwhelmed by prank calls thanks to engagement-seeking social media architects.
FanDuel Launches Show Tackling Problem Gambling Stigma During Problem Gambling Awareness Month
FanDuel TV has launched a new show with responsible gambling ambassador Craig Carton, who hosts “Breakfast Ball” on Fox Sports 1. The Comeback with Craig Carton” will tackle the stigmas surrounding problem gambling through powerful conservations with those in recovery. For the show, Carton talks to people who have experienced gambling harm. According to the […]
Addabbo’s New York Sweeps Ban Progresses to Senate Calendar After 6-0 Committee Vote
A favorable committee vote has advanced Sen. Joseph Abbaddo’s bill banning New York sweepstakes casinos to the Senate.
DraftKings Renews Funding for State Problem Gambling Councils, Launches National RG Campaign
DraftKings has recommitted its support of state-level problem gambling councils with renewed funding for nationwide resources. The effort is part of several initiatives announced by the online casino and sports betting operator for Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). In addition to the funding, DraftKings is launching a national responsible play campaign and celebrating the first […]
Tribal Sovereignty Prevails As Judge Dismisses Running Aces Casino Lawsuit Citing Immunity
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Minnesota horse racing track that claimed several tribal gaming properties were offering Class III card games in violation of state and federal laws. Columbus-based Running Aces launched the lawsuit in April 2024, targeting a lengthy list of casino executives responsible for operating three tribal casinos. […]
Betting Under the Influence May Create Recipe for Trouble According to New Joint Research Study
A new study has found mixing drinking and sports gambling may have “deleterious health consequences.” It’s no secret that drinking problems and gambling problems can compound one another, but it may be a particular issue when it comes to sports betting, because of the role alcohol plays in the culture of sports fandom. The study, […]
Apple, Google, and Meta Petition Court to Dismiss Remaining Social Casino Class Action Allegations
Apple, Google, and Meta have asked a judge to toss a class action accusing them of conspiring with social casinos for financial gain.
Sen. Lang Pumps Brakes on New Hampshire Online Casino Bill, SB 168, During March 6 Senate Session
SB 168 sponsor Sen. Timothy Lang tabled his latest attempt to legalize New Hampshire online casinos during a March 6 senate session.
Bills to Ban New York Sweeps and Legalize Online Casinos Share Aim to Protect New Yorkers Says Addabbo
A bill prohibiting New York sweeps casinos is up for consideration in the State Senate. With its introduction, Senator Joseph Addabbo has followed up on a promise to address the “sweepstakes gaming loophole” by introducing legislation to ban sweepstakes casinos in New York State. On March 4, Addabbo introduced Senate Bill 5935, which prohibits online […]
Resorts World Las Vegas Suffers Technical Outage Due to Botched Software Update
A botched booking system update at Resorts World recently left guests stranded in the lobby, unable to check-in for several hours.
