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
2022 Online Gaming Report Offers a Deeper Understanding of Pennsylvania Gambling
According to a new report from Pennsylvania State University (PSU), Pennsylvania online gambling rates remained stable in 2022 while problem gambling numbers decreased. The study, a follow-up to 2021’s initial Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment, also found fewer Pennsylvanians visiting illegal betting sites. However, results also showed that players engaging in multiple online gambling types are […]
Nate Silver Sued Over Live-Streamed Poker at The Lodge
FiveThirtyEight’s Nate Silver faces a Texas lawsuit filed by an Illinois attorney over playing poker in private Texas cardrooms. Silver played professional online poker for years before gaining recognition for his political predictions and sports commentary. More recently, he appeared on live stream playing at poker pro Doug Polk’s Texas card room, The Lodge. Silver lives in […]
Ontario Online Gambling’s First Year: What Went Right & What Needs to Improve
Ontario’s online casino and sports betting market just turned one. We’ve seen some successes during that first year, but there’s plenty of room for improvement. The province reached the milestone at 12:01 a.m. on April 4, marking the end of a year of growth and growing pains. Simultaneously, it offers starting point for everything yet […]
New York Lottery Announces Earlier Cut-Off For Mega Millions Ticket Sales
New York Lottery players just lost 45 minutes to buy Mega Millions tickets. Starting on April 4, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) is pulling back the purchase deadline for Mega Millions tickets to 10 p.m. on draw days. Currently, draw-day tickets are available until 10:45 p.m. However, with the April 4 shift, the purchase […]
Lottery Courier, Jackpocket, Launches Desktop Platform in 15 US States
Jackpocket has launched a desktop version of its popular US lottery courier app. The newly introduced platform gives lotto customers another way to purchase draw tickets online, including Mega Millions and PowerBall. Players in 15 states can now access their Jackpocket accounts, buy lotto tickets and view purchases from their home desktop. Jackpocket first launched […]
Bally’s Online Casino Approved by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Bally Casino will be going live soon in Pennsylvania, becoming the 19th online casino in the state. While there’s no launch date yet, it is surely imminent, as the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved Bally’s Corporation’s licensing application as a “qualified gaming entity” (QGE). As a QGE, Bally’s can offer Bally Casino’s online […]
Sands New York Casino Proposal ‘Entirely Inappropriate,’ Says Hofstra University
Opposition to a Las Vegas Sands-backed proposal for a casino at Nassau Coliseum continues to mount as Hofstra University joins the list of detractors. In an open letter, university trustees deemed the school’s neighboring Nassau hub “an entirely inappropriate location for a casino.” According to the letter, the Hub is: surrounded by educational institutions from […]
Judge Says Loot Boxes Not Gambling, But “Deceptive” Class-Action Can Go Ahead
British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Margot Fleming has ruled that a lawsuit against Electronic Arts (EA) can go ahead despite rejecting the suit’s claim that video game loot boxes constitute unlawful gambling. Mark Sutherland, the lead plaintiff, also argued that EA engaged in “deceptive acts or practices.” Fleming wrote that for the loot boxes to […]
First Nation, Niagara Mayor Pan Great Canadian’s Toronto Mega-Casino Resort
A new Vegas-style casino opening in West Toronto this summer is getting pushback from Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) and Niagara Falls mayor Jim Diodati. Great Canadian Entertainment’s (GCE) announcement of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto shows “utter disregard for our First Nation,” said MSIFN representatives in a release denouncing the development. Meanwhile, Diodati […]
Study: More Women Than Men Took Up Online Gambling During Pandemic
More women are new to online gambling since the start of the pandemic, according to a study led by Concordia social science professor Sylvia Kairouz. It’s a phenomenon that merits further research, she says. Annie Claude Savard of Université Laval also collaborated on the 2021 study, which investigated the behavior of 4,500 Quebec gamblers. It […]
