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
Harrington Raceway & Casino Faces Class Action Suit Over Online Data Breach
An employee is suing Harrington Raceway & Casino for failing to secure and protect personally identifiable information (PII) in its care. The proposed class action came in response to a recently-disclosed data breach that included employees’ names, social security numbers, and, potentially, other private details. It’s unclear from the filing whether the lead plaintiff, Jaysin […]
Study Finds Online Gambling Riskier Than Retail for Underage Gamblers
A study from medical researchers in Korea has found stealing, skipping activities, and worsening academic performance to be common indicators of teen gambling. The research also found adolescents who gamble online face a greater risk of gambling harm than their offline counterparts. The research was a collaboration between Joung Yoo-Sook and Baek Ji Hyun of […]
MGM, Caesars, Hard Rock Casino Hotels Targeted in New Jersey Rate-Fixing Class Action
MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and Hard Rock International face a class action lawsuit in New Jersey over Atlantic City hotel room rates. The plaintiffs accuse the casino hotel operators of coordinating to fix room rates in violation of US antitrust law. The suit, filed on May 9 in New Jersey District Court, also names Cendyn […]
Ocean Casino Resort Trucks in Sand, Rebuilds Beachfront Ahead of Memorial Day
Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort is betting on its beach by investing $700,000 to rebuild a badly eroded beachfront before the summer season kicks off. Work on the shorefront began last week and is expected to wrap up in time for Memorial Day weekend at the end of the month. Chronic erosion at the coastal resort […]
US Attorney General Lays Out Appeal in Steve Wynn ‘Foreign Agent’ Civil Suit
The US Attorney General has filed arguments in an appeal of a 2022 federal court decision that ruled casino mogul Steve Wynn is not required to register as a foreign agent. In a brief filed on May 12 with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the US Attorney General asks the […]
Congressman Tonko Applauds $936K Grant for UAlbany Gambling-Related Research
US Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, is known in the online gambling industry for introducing a bill aimed at banning all online and electronic sports gambling advertising. So it’s notable that he’s applauding the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Substance Abuse and Treatment for its decision to award the University […]
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Asks New Yorkers To Support Times Square Casino
Jay-Z has 99 problems, but a Times Square casino ain’t one. If the Roc Nation (RN) founder gets his way, the bid for Caesars Palace Times Square will win a coveted New York downstate casino license. In a recent open letter, RN argued the benefits of the Times Square proposal and urged public support. “This […]
Entain Reshapes Board to Support Goals of Diversity, Social Responsibility
Entain has announced changes to its board to improve its effectiveness, boost “people engagement,” and maximize corporate sustainability efforts. The shift involves the formation of two new committees to help the company reach its corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals. The move from Entain () is the latest effort from the global sports betting, gaming, and […]
Bill Aims to Include Texas Tribes Under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Texas tribes may soon benefit from inclusion under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). US Rep. Morgan Luttrell introduced a bill to ensure all federally recognized tribes eligible for gaming activities are regulated under the IGRA. Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced HR2873, or the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act (TGRCA), in the House in late April. He […]
Commission Alleges Defunct BC Crypto Firm Sent User Deposits to Casinos
A now-defunct British Columbia-based cryptocurrency platform, ezBtc, faces accusations of multimillion-dollar securities fraud. The BC Securities Commission (BCSC) claims that the operation diverted millions of dollars worth of investors’ deposits to cryptocurrency gambling sites. BCSC didn’t specify which gambling sites were allegedly involved. However, unregulated gambling has emerged as one of the most popular use […]
