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Content Writer
2025 – Present
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Content Writer
2025 – Present
Gaming Today
Content Writer
2025 – Present
Vanessa Phillimore
Contributing Writer
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
List of Sweepstakes Casinos August 2026: Every Legal US Site Ranked and Reviewed for New Players This Month
New to sweepstakes casinos? Our August 2026 list ranks the best legal US sites for beginners — easiest sign-ups, top no-deposit bonuses, and friendliest terms.
The Complete List of Sweepstakes Casinos for August 2026: Every Legal Platform Ranked by Bonuses, Games, and Payouts
No single sweepstakes casino wins on everything, so we ranked the legal US platforms three ways — by bonus value, by game selection, and by payout speed and terms.
Top 20 Online Casinos in the U.S. for Real Money (2026): The Complete List of Legal Casino Sites to Play This Week
Looking for the best legal real money online casinos in the U.S.? This guide breaks down the top 20 online casino sites this week, focusing on licensed real-money platforms first.
Fanatics Markets: Prediction Market Expert Review
Fanatics Markets is one of the best prediction sites currently on market. Our review explains how to join Fanatics with no deposit fees.
Underdog Predict Promo Code Review: Get $50 in Bonuses
Underdog Predict lets users make sports team picks using real-time prediction markets. Our review explains how they work and more.
Kalshi Prediction Market Review & Promo Code
Kalshi is a regulated prediction market for trading on real events. Learn how it works in our Kalshi review and claim a $10 promo code bonus.
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.
Experience & Education
Professional Experience
Education
Red Deer Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
1995 – 1997
Around the web
Fun Facts About Vanessa
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.
What's the last great sweepstakes casino you tested?
I keep checking in with Sweet Sweeps, a new social casino with a massive slot collection. It’s a great place to play Snoop Dogg Dollars along with 2,000 other slots.
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.
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.
Yes, I regularly play at online casinos and bet at online sportsbooks. I am also quickly gaining ground with prediction markets.
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.