Reporting Specialties
Canada online casinos, sweepstakes casino reviews, free slot reviews, legislative and iGaming news.
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
FanDuel and PokerStars Are Building an iGaming Giant for Canada
FanDuel and PokerStars are joining forces in Canada ahead of Alberta’s iGaming launch. Here’s what it means for players.
Canada Moves Closer to National Sports Betting Ad Restrictions After Landmark Commons Vote
Canada’s House of Commons voted to advance Bill S-211, a proposal that could tighten sports betting advertising rules and reshape the future of gambling ads.
PointsBet Canada Partners With Bede Gaming Ahead of Alberta iGaming Launch
PointsBet Canada has partnered with Bede Gaming to strengthen its iCasino platform ahead of Alberta’s regulated iGaming launch in July 2026.
How Alberta Became Canada’s Next Major Casino Tourism Destination
Explore how Alberta became one of Canada’s fastest-growing casino tourism destinations through major resort growth and online gaming expansion.
Alberta Online Poker 2026: What Players Need to Know Before Launch
Alberta’s regulated online poker market is expected to launch in July 2026. See which poker sites may join, how liquidity could work, and what it means for players.
PENN Entertainment’s Canadian Bet Pays Off With $1.78B Q1 Revenue
PENN Entertainment posted $1.78B in Q1 2026 revenue as iCasino surged and theScore Bet prepares for its Alberta launch.
