About PlayCanada

PlayCanada.com is a national publication covering Canadian gambling news, with province-by-province coverage of the regulated market from coast to coast.

PlayCanada.com was acquired by Vectiq Inc. in July 2026 and is now operated as an independent Canadian publication. Our focus is unchanged: news, information and resources on 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.com 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.

Head of Content: Tyler Andrews

Tyler Andrews is Head of Content at PlayCanada.com. His current focus is the expansion of regulated gambling in Alberta, and which province could be next to license private gaming operators.

Content Editor: Martin Harris

Martin Harris is a content editor for PlayCanada.com. 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 fast-changing Canadian market. Alec is especially committed to player protection and gambling-harm awareness, and regularly highlights the responsible gambling resources available to Canadian players.

Lead Writer: Corey Sharp

Corey Sharp is the Lead Writer at PlayCanada.com, with comprehensive coverage of sports betting and gambling throughout Canada. He previously worked as a writer and editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer and NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Contributor: Vanessa Phillimore

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. For PlayCanada.com she produces 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 own 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 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 regulated iGaming market, which opened in July 2026. 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.com. Before joining PlayCanada.com, Dave 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.com. He has been writing professionally for more than 20 years and has over a decade of experience covering sports betting across all major sports.

Former Content Manager: Kim Yuhl

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