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Alex Weldon
Alex Weldon is an online gambling industry analyst based in Nova Scotia with nearly ten years of experience. He currently serves as Casino News Managing Editor for Bonus.com, part of the Catena Media Network. Other gambling news sites he has contributed to include PlayUSA and Online Poker Report, and his writing has been cited in The Atlantic.
Robyn McNeil
Robyn McNeil (she/they) is a Nova Scotia-based writer and editor, and the lead writer at Bonus. Here she focuses on news relevant to online casinos, specializing in responsible gambling coverage, legislative developments, gambling regulations, and industry-related legal fights.
Chav Vasilev
After years of managing fast-casual restaurants, Chav turned his passion for sports and occasional slot wins into a career as an iGaming writer. Sharing his time between Europe and the US, he has been exposed to betting and gambling for years and has closely followed the growth in the US.
Chav is a proponent of playing responsibly and playing only at legal online sites. When not writing, you will find him watching and betting on sports, especially soccer, or trying to land the next big bonus on a slot.
Drew Ellis
Drew Ellis is a veteran journalist who contributed to Catena Media’s coverage of online gambling markets across the U.S. and Canada, including key roles with PlayMichigan and PlayiLottery. With over 20 years in newspapers and a sharp eye for policy, Drew brought clarity to complex gaming legislation while earning accolades from the Associated Press and beyond. His work has also appeared in the Detroit Free Press, Associated Press, and Sports Illustrated’s All Lions.
P. L. West
P.L. West is an experienced journalist and author based in Austin, Texas, with a career spanning more than two decades. His work has been featured in a wide range of national and regional outlets, including The Daily Dot, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, San Antonio Express-News, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Chronicle.
In addition to his journalism career, Phil has authored two books on soccer and has established himself as a trusted voice covering the intersection of sports, culture, and technology. At Bonus.com, he brings his expertise in storytelling and in-depth reporting to cover the growing U.S. online casino and sports betting industries, with a focus on legislation, market trends, and player insights.