Reporting Specialties
Canada online casinos, sweepstakes casino reviews, free slot reviews, legislative and iGaming news.
Red Deer Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
1995-1997
Industry Expertise
Vanessa has 10+ years of experience writing content on the gambling industry. She covers a wide range of content types, including sweepstakes casino reviews, product guides, casino news, and industry insights.
Editorial Background
Vanessa has extensive experience as a writer and editor. She has worked for several noteworthy industry outlets, including Bonus.com and PlayCanada.com.
Awards & Achievements
Vanessa has received many positive reviews for her outstanding content in various niches.
Posts by Vanessa Phillimore
Latest DGE Jackpot Report Reveals Land-Based and Online Casinos in New Jersey Paying Millions in Prizes in 2026
The latest New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement report reveals state casinos paid out $355.1 million across 3,692 major jackpots exceeding $40,000.
Caesars Entertainment Launches Remote RouletteTM Inside Tropicana Atlantic City as Remote Gameplay Portfolio Expands
Caesars Palace Online Casino debuts Remote Roulette, enabling New Jersey online players to place live bets alongside Tropicana Atlantic City guests.
Lightning Link Daily Sprint Tournament – Terms and Conditions
Hollywood Casino launches the Lightning Link Daily Sprint tournament, offering players a share of $21,000 in PENN Play Credits through Sept. 28.
Pennsylvania Ban on Skill Game Machines — Police Warn that Turning Off Machines Is Not Enough Ahead of October 14 Ban
Pennsylvania lawmakers face a legislative standstill as an impending court ban threatens 70,000 unlicensed skill game machines across small businesses.
Ohio Lawmaker Tries Tying Online Casino Promos to Land-Based Casinos as Legalization Debate Rages
Ohio Rep. Brian Stewart proposes tying online casino promotions to brick-and-mortar venues to break the legislative deadlock over iGaming legalization.
Fears of Cannibalization a Major Talking Point in Discussions About Legalizing Online Casinos
Ohio lawmakers weigh iGaming legalization while designing solutions to protect brick-and-mortar casinos and racinos from online cannibalization.
Getting to Know Vanessa Phillimore
Vanessa Phillimore is a professional content writer, well-versed in various niches, but currently specializing in gambling and gaming. She has extensive experience covering various topics in the industry, including casino/sportsbook reviews, casino games reviews, sporting events, betting guides, news events, responsible gambling, prediction markets, and general industry insights. She does extensive research and collaborates closely with editors and other parties to make her content pristine.
When she’s not writing about slots, sports betting, or the latest industry trends, Vanessa enjoys exploring new online games herself — always staying one spin ahead to bring fresh, relevant insights to her readers. Vanessa is also a professional nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Red Deer College.
Professional Experience
PlayUSA
Content Writer
2025 – Present
Bonus.com
Content Writer
2025 – Present
Gaming Today
Content Writer
2025 – Present
Education
Vanessa Phillimore around the web
Favorite Gambling Movie
“Ocean’s 11,” not so much for the gambling, but more because of the heists, action, and storyline.
Coolest places you’ve ever gambled
Las Vegas, of course, hopping between various casinos.
What drew you to writing about betting?
It’s something that comes naturally to me, and AI has been decimating most other niches.
Your personal favorite betting/gaming site
Bet365, because it’s legit and has everything.
Q&A With Vanessa Phillimore
My content is best suited for beginners as well as advanced bettors. I try to break it down well to simplify it for beginners, while at the same time making it as detailed as possible for advanced bettors.
Yes, I regularly play at online casinos and bet at online sportsbooks. I am also quickly gaining ground with prediction markets.
Readers should expect accurate, up-to-date content when reading any of my content. I do extensive research on every topic, and I have years of experience in the industry.
I regularly write news pieces for the gambling industry, including on topics related to laws and general industry trends. Moreover, my news feeds on social media sites and search engines regularly feature news pieces related to gambling.