About PlayCanada

PlayCanada is a national site covering Canadian gambling news and offering the low down on the gambling industry from coast to coast.

Like its US-focused sister site, PlayUSA, PlayCanada shares a simple focus: providing readers with news, information, and resources regarding the legal and regulated gambling options available to Canadians.

Interested in our editorial guidelines? Find out more about them here.

Independently owned and operated, PlayCanada has no direct affiliation with any single casino or gaming website.

Our Mission

Provide up-to-date news, operator information, and player-focused analysis of the legal and regulated Canadian online gambling markets from our team of local gambling journalists and industry experts.

Contact Us

Catena Media US, Inc.: 8565 S. Eastern Avenue, Ste 150, Las Vegas, NV 89123

phone: (604) 546-7477

Email

Head of Content: Tyler Andrews

Tyler Andrews is the Content Lead for all regional Catena Media sites, including PlayCanada. He has also covered gaming expansion in North Carolina, Texas, Massachusetts, Ohio, Georiga, Maryland, and California. Tyler’s current focus is on the expansion of regulated gambling into Alberta and a look ahead at which province could be next legalize private gaming operators.

Content Editor: Martin Harris

Martin Harris is a content editor for PlayCanada. He is also a teacher who has reported on poker, online gambling, and sports betting since the mid-2000s. Once a full-time academic (Ph.D., English), he currently teaches part-time in the American Studies program at UNC Charlotte. In 2019, his book Poker & Pop Culture was published by D&B Books.

Content Editor: Alec Cunningham

Alec Cunningham is a content editor and analyst covering Canada’s sports betting and online casino industry. She focuses on legislation, revenue trends, operator updates, and responsible gambling, bringing clarity to a rapidly evolving Canadian. Alec is especially passionate about player protection and gambling addiction awareness, regularly highlighting responsible gaming resources available to Pennsylvania players.

Lead Writer: Corey Sharp

Corey Sharp is the Lead Writer at PlayCanada, bringing you comprehensive coverage of sports betting and gambling throughout Canada. Corey is a 4-for-4 Philly sports fan and previously worked as a writer and editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Contributor: Vanessa Philimore

Vanessa Phillimore is a seasoned Alberta-based iGaming writer specializing in online casino reviews, game guides, and industry insights. She has worked with leading iGaming brands and affiliates, combining strong industry knowledge with a commitment to responsible gambling and player trust. When she’s not writing about slots, sports betting, or the latest industry trends, Vanessa enjoys exploring new online games herself.

Contributor: Roselyn Karambu

Roselyn Karambu is an iGaming writer covering online casinos, prediction markets, and betting platforms. She has contributed to sites such as Lineups, PlayCA, and PlayCanada, producing reviews, comparisons, and player-focused guides. Her work combines digital marketing expertise with detailed research to deliver clear and reliable content for Canadian players.

Contributor: Ijeoma Izuchukwu

Ijeoma Izuchukwu has taken on writing roles at international writing agencies, covering markets in the UK, Canada, the US, Australia, and other lesser-known markets around the world. She applies a hands-on approach to her coverage of iGaming sites, based on her testing and not limited to their on-site presentation. Over the years, Ijeoma has built a reputation for crafting compliant iGaming content that reads and ranks well, and most importantly, offers real-world value to players. She has also taken on content strategist roles for budding brands outside the industry.

Contributor: Noah D’mello

Noah D’mello is a journalist covering Canada’s online gambling market, with a focus on Alberta’s upcoming regulated iGaming launch. His work breaks down regulation, operator strategy, and player access into clear, actionable insights. With a background in finance and sports writing, he focuses on accuracy, clarity, and real world impact.

Former Managing Editor: Dave Briggs

Dave Briggs is a former managing editor at PlayCanada. Before joining PlayCanada, Dave Briggs spent more than 25 years as a writer and editor, mainly covering horse racing in Canada. He holds a master’s degree in journalism from Western University and was a 2018 inductee into the Communicators’ Corner of the US Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Beyond a deep passion for family and music, Dave has a mostly tragic, lifelong love of Detroit sports teams. He lives in Port Stanley, Ontario, with his wife and their beloved Vizsla named California.

Past Contributor: Drew Ellis

Drew Ellis is a former contributor at PlayCanada. He has lived in Michigan his whole life and has been writing professionally for the last 21 years. Ellis has covered everything from youth baseball in mid-Michigan, a top-25 college football program, and pro sports in the Detroit area. Always keeping busy, Ellis also has over 10 years of experience in covering sports betting, handling all major sports.

Former Content Manager, Play Sites: Kim Yuhl

Kim Yuhl is a former content lead for Play-branded sites, including PlayCanada.com. She has experience writing and reporting on poker culture and the legalization and launch of sports betting in the US. Yuhl was a business story strategist for small businesses. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications.