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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
Peoria Council Rejects Boyd Gaming Settlement, Casino Redevelopment Fight Continues
Peoria City Council rejects Boyd Gaming settlement over Par-A-Dice Casino redevelopment, continuing legal battles over land-based gaming rules.
Tourists Down, Bets Up: How Online Casinos and iGaming Kept Las Vegas Resilient in 2025
Las Vegas visitation dropped 7.5% in 2025, but online casinos, iGaming, and sports betting fueled gaming revenue and optimism for 2026.
South Carolina Casino Bill Stalls After Gov. McMaster’s Opposition
A bipartisan bill to bring a casino to rural South Carolina has stalled amid opposition from Gov. McMaster and pressure from anti-gambling groups.
Churchill Downs Challenges Maine Online Casino Law in Federal Court
Churchill Downs’ Oxford Casino filed a federal lawsuit claiming Maine’s tribal-exclusive iGaming law violates the Constitution and commerce clause.
FanDuel Sportsbook to Launch in Missouri on Dec. 1; Pre-Registration Opens Nov. 17
FanDuel Sportsbook launches in Missouri on Dec. 1, with pre-registration opening Nov. 17. See app features and how to sign up early.
The Fun Side of Super Bowl Sunday — Even If You Don’t Care About Football
Don’t love football? Super Bowl Sunday still delivers with food, iconic commercials, celebrity sightings and the halftime show.