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Tebearau Egbe

Tebearau Egbe

Tebearau Egbe covers casino news beats at Bonus.com. She’s a seasoned gambling writer with over five years of experience. Her previous roles include being a contributor for Esportbet, Bettingplanet, Onlinecasino, and several other publications. Armed with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State and a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, Tebearau possesses a unique ability to dissect complex industry developments, distilling them into insightful narratives that captivate readers. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, she can be found enjoying good laughter with friends when she’s not chasing the latest casino developments or delving into the intricacies of the betting world.

Latest articles

US Onlines Casinos Bring in $898.1 million in Revenue

July 7, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe
The seven states where you can play online casino games pulled in nearly $900 million—specifically, $898.1 million in gross revenue. That’s a 33.1% jump from the $674.9 million they made in May 2024. Although May was huge, April 2025 wasn’t far behind, as it sat on $868.6 million itself. And May’s victory wasn’t just one [...]

New York City Council Backs Coney Island Casino Rezoning

July 3, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe
The Coney Island Casino project has been ticking its boxes, with its latest win being the rezoning approval it secured from the New York City Council this past Monday. And this came just after it was announced by the New York Gaming Facility Location Board as one of the eight casinos to compete for the [...]

8 Casino Giants Compete for Downstate New York Licenses as $4.4B Market Opens Up

June 30, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe
The application deadline for downstate New York’s three casino licenses officially closed last Friday. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board is now sifting through eight different applications for new casino projects slated for the downstate region—think New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County. The applicants include: MGM Resorts Genting Hard Rock Rush Street Gaming [...]

New Jersey Reaches Compromise on Online Gambling Tax Increase

June 25, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe

After some back-and-forth, New Jersey state lawmakers have agreed on a new tax rate for online casinos and sports betting. While it’s an increase, the good news for bettors is they landed on a figure lower than Gov. Phil Murphy’s initial proposal. The new rate will be 19.75% for both, a step up from the […]

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