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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
Top 10 Wild West Slots
The Wild West is one of the most popular slot themes around. Here are the best titles ranked by RTP, volatility, and max win potential.
Michigan’s “Don’t Regret the Bet” Campaign Wins National Platinum Award
Michigan’s “Don’t Regret the Bet” initiative earned national honors for promoting responsible gambling education and youth awareness.
Fanatics Launches Bad Actor Program to Combat Sports Betting Harassment
Fanatics Sportsbook launched the Bad Actor Program with IC360 and Signify Group to identify and ban bettors who harass athletes online.
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over First-in-the-Nation Prediction Market Tax
Illinois’ first-of-its-kind tax on prediction markets is facing a federal legal challenge from Kalshi and the CFTC.
Lumbee Tribe Rejects Casino Amendment for Proposed I-95 Resort Project
A proposed Lumbee casino project in southeastern North Carolina faces uncertainty after tribal members rejected a key constitutional amendment.
Sweepstakes Casinos List July 2026: Best Sweeps Casino Sites for US Players
After careful review and independent testing, here is our complete ranking of the best sweepstakes casinos available to US players right now — with full reviews, current sign-up bonuses, and a clear breakdown of what makes each platform worth joining. Sweepstakes casinos have grown dramatically in popularity since first appearing in the United States over […]
