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Reporter: Philip Conneller

In Philip Conneller’s eight years with Casino.org, he has covered the gaming industry from Las Vegas to Macau and everything in between. He currently focuses his coverage on gaming law, white-collar crime, global money laundering, tribal gaming, politics, and regulation.

Philip was the original features editor for poker’s Bluff Magazine and editor for Bluff Europe, which he helped launch. His writing has also been featured in ESPN, Forbes, Time Out, The Sun, and The Daily Star, as well as iGaming Business, eGaming Review, and numerous other industry news and tech websites.

His news stories for Casino.org/news have been linked by The Washington Post, The Daily Mail, People Magazine, and Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show, among many others.

Philip once won $20,000 with 7-2 off-suit. He has been reprimanded for unwittingly playing Elton John’s piano on two separate occasions on both sides of the Atlantic.

He became a writer because he is a lousy pianist.

Philip lives outside London with his wife and children, where he spends his time agonizing about Arsenal FC.

Contact Philip at philip.conneller@casino.org.

Areas of Expertise

3702 stories by Philip Conneller

Boyd Gaming, cyberattack, Las Vegas casinos, data breach, cybersecurity

Boyd Gaming Suffers Cyberattack, Data Breach

Boyd Gaming confirms cyberattack with limited personal data stolen Casinos remain prime targets for hackers seeking sensitive data MGM, Caesars, and Boyd highlight growing casino cybercrime threat Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp is the latest casino operator to fall victim to a...

Philip Conneller September 24, 2025
Carmen DiNunzio, Boston Mafia, Patriarca crime family, Cheeseman, Big Dig scandal

Who was Alleged Mob Boss Carmen “The Cheeseman” DiNunzio, Dead at 68?

DiNunzio ran Boston’s Fresh Cheese while linked to Mafia. Convicted in ‘Big Dig’ bribery case, served federal time. Death marks decline of Patriarca crime family influence. Reputed Mob boss Carmen DiNunzio died Sunday afternoon, age 68. “The Cheeseman” was so named because...

Philip Conneller September 23, 2025
Singapore casino cruise, Resorts World Cruises, gambling loss, bomb threat, casino debt

Gambler Who Lost on Resorts World Casino Cruise Caused Bomb-Threat Chaos

Casino losses drove a man to send the cruise ship a bomb threat Threat email disrupted 4,000 passengers boarding for the next voyage Man faces up to seven years prison and/or a heavy fine A Singapore man who lost around S$2,000 (US$1,558)...

Philip Conneller September 23, 2025
Grand River Casino heist, Omaha men sentenced, Casino scam South Dakota, Transnational criminal organization, Casino cage fraud

$350K Grand River Casino ‘Imposter Fraud’ Heist Sees two Sentenced

Omaha men sentenced after bold $350K Grand River Casino heist Caller impersonated an official, duping staff into surrendering cash Mastermind possibly behind multiple casino scams still remains at large Two Omaha, Neb. men involved in the audacious heist of more than $350K...

Philip Conneller September 23, 2025
Hollywoodbets, Best online casino news

Best Online Casino News Roundup: The Week’s Top Stories

South African glitch let players win without ever placing bets Jaguars staffer blew $22 million of team funds on FanDuel Regulators, fraudsters, and the IRS prove money never stays Imagine playing an online casino game where you can’t lose and the wins...

Philip Conneller September 19, 2025
Long Island cop scam, Leonard Cagno, Nassau police fraud, OnlyFans gambling case, Suffolk County grand larceny

Long Island Cop Blew Sick Colleague’s $200K on OnlyFans, Gambling

Cop duped fellow officer into $200K phony investment scheme Prosecutors allege gambling, OnlyFans splurges with stolen funds Nassau officer suspended without pay amid shocking trust betrayal  A Long Island, N.Y. cop is accused of duping a sick fellow officer into investing $200,000...

Philip Conneller September 18, 2025
Palms Casino lawsuit, Tinesha Wickliffe, sexual harassment Las Vegas, workplace retaliation, Title VII discrimination

Former Palms Supervisor Sues for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation

Former supervisor alleges persistent sexual harassment at Palms Casino Complaint cites retaliation after reporting misconduct to managers Federal lawsuit claims emotional distress and wrongful termination  A former floor supervisor at the Palms has filed suit accusing the casino and its management of...

Philip Conneller September 18, 2025
fraud gang, private investigators scam, Teesside Crown Court, horse racing con, recovery fraud

Bogus Detective Fraudsters Heaped More Misery on Gambling Scam Victims

Gang preyed on victims of prior sports betting frauds. Judge condemned their exploitation of vulnerable people’s desperation. Four men sentenced after conning £110,180 through false promises. A group of British men who posed as private detectives as part of a ruse to...

Philip Conneller September 17, 2025
John Berkery death, K&A Gang Philadelphia, Irish mob gambling, Philadelphia organized crime, Pottsville Heist

John Berkery, Audacious Philly Irish Mob Leader, Dies at 91

Philly Irish mob leader John Berkery dies at 91 K&A Gang boss linked to gambling, drugs, racketeering Fugitive years ended with arrest at Newark International Airport John Carlyle Berkery, a longtime Irish mob figure once labeled Philadelphia’s “Public Enemy No. 1” and...

Philip Conneller September 17, 2025
Adin Ross bet, Canelo vs Crawford, fight rigged rumors, American Gaming Association letter, sports betting controversy

Adin Ross’s Crawford Bet-Switch Sparks Conspiracies, Fake AGA Letter

Adin Ross switched million-dollar bet after mysterious phone call Fake AGA letter fueled speculation of insider betting scandal No credible evidence supports rigging claims in Crawford victory Internet personality Adin Ross’s abrupt decision to swap a $1 million wager from Canelo Alvarez...

Philip Conneller September 17, 2025