Tebearau Egbe, Author at Bonus.com

About the Author

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

Maryland Casinos See Year-Over-Year Decrease in June Revenue

July 11, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe

Maryland’s six casinos saw June 2025 revenue fall 1.4% year-over-year to $160.6 million, with MGM National Harbor and Live! leading the dip.

Gambling Tax Showdown: FAIR BET Act Challenges Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Over Loss Deduction

July 9, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe

Gamblers across the United States are raising concerns about President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that messes with how much they can write off their losses. So, to push back on that, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nevada), who’s also co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, introduced the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from [...]

US Onlines Casinos Brings 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 [...]

New York Retail Casino Licenses see bill speeding up the process

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 [...]

Massachusetts Debates Online Casino Legalization: New Bills Could Reshape iGaming

June 26, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe

Just this past Monday, June 23, a public hearing went down with the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure in Massachusetts. The discussion was about House Bill 332 and Senate Bill 235—basically, the two bills trying to get online casinos up and running in the Bay State. These bills were first put on […]

New Jersey online casino and sports betting tax rate

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 […]

Cedar Crossing Casino may be coming to Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Judge Sides with Cedar Crossings, Casino Plan Cleared for Takeoff

June 24, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe

It looks like Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center is finally getting its casino in 2026—because last week, a judge officially shut down Riverside Casino & Golf Resort’s attempt to block it. The Iowa District Court tossed out the lawsuit filed by Riverside and the Washington County Riverboat Foundation, which tried to poke holes in [...]

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a news conference on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, not pictured, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New York Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Hits Governor’s Desk

June 20, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe

New York may soon ban sweepstakes casinos, with steep fines and criminal charges on deck. One signature from Hochul could seal the deal.

Illustration of a judge’s gavel and laptop with casino symbols in front of the Massachusetts State House, symbolizing proposed online casino legislation in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Online Casino Hearings Set for June 23: Lawmakers Eye Legal iGaming

June 17, 2025 | By: Tebearau Egbe

Massachusetts lawmakers are finally taking online casinos seriously. On June 23, they’ll debate bills to legalize iGaming, grant licenses, and set a 20% tax rate—just as pressure builds from neighboring states. Here’s what’s at stake and who’s pushing back.