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Lead Writer, Bonus.com

Robyn McNeil

Bio & Media Credits

Robyn McNeil (she/they) is a lead writer for Catena Media, focusing on news relevant to online casinos. She specializes in responsible gambling coverage, legislative developments, gambling regulations, and gambling-related legal fights.

Career-wise, McNeil is something of a Girl Friday, with experience across industries, including culinary arts, music, film, tech, and journalism. She started her journey with Catena Media in early 2021 as a freelancer at Online Poker Report before quickly transitioning to a full-time role. Before joining Bonus as a lead writer in March 2023, McNeil wrote and edited mainly for PlayCanada, PlayOntario (since retired), and PlayIllinois. McNeil has also contributed to PlayNY, PlayOhio, and PlayMaryland, which are all part of Catena’s affiliate network.

Outside of office hours, you’ll most likely find Robyn twisting herself into challenging shapes, digging in the dirt, or exploring the coastlines of Nova Scotia, where she lives in an empty nest with her cat, Edith.

Robyn McNeil in the Media

Media Musings, Gaming News Canada Newsletter, Nov. 2, 2023
Come on Barbie, Let’s go Gamble: Is gambling advertising allowed in a Barbie world?, Ifrah Law, Aug. 7, 2023
On The Homefront, Gaming News Canada Newsletter, Feb. 23, 2023
Sports Betting Goes Live In Ontario: Why It’s Important, Business Insider, Apr. 4, 2022
This Has Been A Long Time In The Making’: IGaming Launches In Ontario, CTV Windsor, Apr. 4, 2022
Online gambling expected to create more Ontario jobs, CTV Windsor, Apr. 1, 2022
PlayCanada Report Outlines Job Creation Potential In Ontario, Canadian Gaming Business, March 29, 2022
Report Argues Online Gambling Will Create 1300 Jobs In Ontario, iheartradio.ca, March 29, 2022

Other Writing by Robyn McNeil

PlayIllinois, Illinois Gambling History Series

Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox Scandal (Part 2), Dec. 16. 2022
Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox Scandal (Part 1), Dec. 15. 2022
John “Mushmouth” Johnson, Chicago’s Black Gambling King, Dec. 1, 2022
Corruption, Extravagance, And Ingenuity In Early Illinois Gambling, Nov. 17, 2022
King Of Chicago To US Race Wire Gambling Czar, Meet Mont Tennes, Nov. 4, 2022
Bullets, Ballots And Bribery Define Early Illinois Gambling History, Oct. 21, 2022

Contact Info

To reach Robyn with a news tip, email her at robyn.mcneil@catenamedia.com.

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News · 14 Nov 2024 Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Dissolves Longstanding Partnership, Leaving Sports Interaction to Entain

The MCK and Entain have ended their longstanding partnership in Sports Interaction, the Nation’s trailblazing online gambling platform.

News · 27 Feb 2023 Swinging Bells At Centre Bell? Oui, If Loto-Quèbec, The Canadiens Get Their Way

Loto-Quèbec is in talks with the Montreal Canadians to bring gambling to the Bell Centre, according to lottery CEO Jean-Francois Bergeron. “We’re not quite ready [to make an announcement], but yes, we’re in discussions.”

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News · 22 Dec 2022 Kahnawà:ke Vs. Ontario (Part 2): History Of Indigenous Gaming, Political Conflict

The Mohawk challenge of Ontario online gambling follows a long history of conflict over Indigenous gaming. MCK’s Chief Delisle speaks out.

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News · 21 Dec 2022 Kahnawà:ke Vs. Ontario (Part 1): A “Last-Ditch” Challenge Of Ontario Gambling

Online gambling in Ontario faces a First Nations challenge. PlayCanada spoke to MCK Chief Mike Delisle about the ‘last-ditch” legal filing.

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News · 26 Aug 2022 Single-Event Sports Betting In Canada One Year Post Legalization

August 27 marks one year of legal single-event sports betting in Canada. PlayCanada takes a look back, around, and ahead to what’s next.

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News · 29 Jul 2022 The Sun Sets On The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation

It’s “business as usual,” says the government as Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation is absorbed by the Department of Finance and Treasury Board.

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News · 4 Jul 2022 DraftKings Fined $100K By AGCO For Alleged Infractions In Ontario

Six weeks after DraftKings enters Ontario’s online betting market AGCO levies a $100K fine against the operator for alleged ad infractions.

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News · 28 Apr 2022 5 Ways Drake Could Have Spent $400K That Don’t Include Losing A Massive Bet

PlayCanada’s Managing editor Robyn McNeil considers what you could spend $400,000 besides making losing bets like Drake.

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News · 13 Apr 2022 What Do You DO? Why Ontario Gambling Operators Want To Know Your Job

Registering with an online gambling operator in Ontario doesn’t require a SIN. But be prepared to tell them about your job.

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