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
Bensalem, Pennsylvania Bans Skill Games; Oil City Looks to Tax Them
Pennsylvania’s Bensalem Township unanimously voted this week to ban skill games within the county, while last week, Oil City proposed an ordinance to tax businesses offering the games. The patchwork approach to addressing skill games’ legality follows the state legislature’s failure to ban or regulate the controversial games. Meanwhile, skill games continue to operate in […]
Ezugi Headed to Michigan as Evolution Expands Secondary Live Dealer Brand
Evolution Group is expanding its US footprint with a new, purpose-built live dealer studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for its live dealer sub-brand, Ezugi. Ezugi, which Evolution purchased in 2018, specializes in live dealer casino games tailored to local markets, Jacob Claesson, Evolution’s North America CEO, told Bonus in an email. As a result, in […]
Horseshoe Online Casino by Caesars Comes to Pennsylvania Only Weeks After Michigan Launch
Caesars Entertainment has debuted its Horseshoe Online Casino in Pennsylvania—expanding to a second state just weeks after launching in Michigan. The Horseshoe is one prong in Caesars’ multi-brand online casino strategy, which delivers its “iconic” Las Vegas brands “into the palm of users’ hands.” The launch sees Horseshoe’s desktop platform and mobile app—which pays homage […]
Activist Gambler Robert Cipriani Sees Lawsuit Against Resorts World and Scott Sibella Thrown Out
A federal judge has dismissed Robert “RJ” Cipriani’s lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) and its former president and chief operating officer, Scott Sibella. The suit argued that the defendants retaliated against the Cipriani, aka Robin Hood 702, for bringing criminal activity to light. In his six-count lawsuit, the activist gambler accused RWLV and […]
Las Vegas Sands’ Aversion to Online Gambling May Doom Nassau County Casino Bid
Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s (LVS) proposal for a Long Island casino might be doomed by the company’s longtime opposition to online gambling, even if it survives pushback from local interests. Sands has proposed a $6-billion resort casino near Nassau Coliseum to secure one of three downstate New York casino licenses. However, on Wednesday, Sands’ CEO […]
DraftKings Updates Dynasty Rewards Program, Launches 2025 Elite Rewards Catalog
DraftKings has launched an enhanced Dynasty Rewards program, complete with a 2025 Elite Rewards and Gifts Experience Catalog. The exclusive gifting program offers players perks ranging from high-end goods from brands like Dyson and Le Creuset to “premier” entertainment and travel experiences—even an African safari. Dynasty Rewards applies not only to DraftKings, but also Golden Nugget […]
Jackpot.com Launches Faster Digital Scratcher Games in Massachusetts, Ohio, Texas
Online lottery courier Jackpot.com has launched a digital scratch ticket offering that enables customers in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas to play official state lottery scratch-offs in a fraction of the time typically required. The all-new scratch-off addition to Jackpot.com’s signature “Scratchers” platform enables players to purchase their favorite official state lottery tickets on any device. […]
Charlotte Officials Consider Calling on State to Intervene in Gray Market ‘Fish Games’
A Charlotte City Council committee looking to crack down on “fish game” arcades has asked staff to investigate potential new regulations as it considers asking Raleigh legislators to weigh in. Members of the city’s Budget, Governance, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee raised the possibility of the addition to its legislative agenda at an Oct. 7 meeting. […]
Brazil Taking Significant Regulatory Steps Against Unregulated Online Gambling Ahead of White Market Launch
Brazil’s regulated gambling market is scheduled to launch in January, and the government and gaming industry are working to tackle unregulated gambling in the meantime. The steps Brazilian lawmakers are taking include the blocking of internet access to unauthorized websites and a ban on credit card transactions for online gambling. Despite the legalization of sports […]
Hard Rock and Seminoles Make Million-Dollar Hurricane Relief Donation
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Hard Rock International committed $1,000,000 to fund Hurricane relief for those in Florida and the Carolinas impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Donated funds will help World Central Kitchen (WCK) and the American Red Cross deliver emergency support and facilitate long-term rebuilding for communities dealing with the aftermath. Seminole […]
