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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.

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4227 stories by Philip Conneller

Springfield Sues MGM as Casino Giant Accuses City of Blocking Casino Sale
September 4, 2026

Springfield Sues MGM as Casino Giant Accuses City of Blocking Casino Sale

The City of Springfield, Mass., has sued MGM Resorts International over alleged breaches of its casino host agreement, prompting the gaming giant to accuse city officials of obstructing its efforts to sell MGM Springfield to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Casino Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Acquitted of Daphne Caruana Galizia Car-Bomb Murder
September 4, 2026

Casino Tycoon Yorgen Fenech Acquitted of Daphne Caruana Galizia Car-Bomb Murder

Maltese casino tycoon Yorgen Fenech was sensationally acquitted of involvement in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Wednesday (September 3). rgen Fenech, center, leaving court having been found not guilty of ordering the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Fargo Brothers Charged in Poker Game Robbery Linked to Former Dealer
September 3, 2026

Fargo Brothers Charged in Poker Game Robbery Linked to Former Dealer

Two North Dakota brothers allegedly helped orchestrate the armed robbery of a private poker game by masked gunmen who made off with cash, wallets, and cell phones. Booking photos of the Dubois brothers who are...

Written by Philip Conneller
Caesars Moves to Toss Cayuga Nation Lawsuit Over Sports Bets on Tribal Land
September 3, 2026

Caesars Moves to Toss Cayuga Nation Lawsuit Over Sports Bets on Tribal Land

Caesars Sportsbook is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by New York’s Cayuga Nation over mobile sports bets allegedly placed from tribal lands. The Cayuga Nation operates several Class II gaming...

Written by Philip Conneller
Crypto Casino-Backed Duel Arena Draws Outrage After Nazi Imagery at Orlando Event
September 3, 2026

Crypto Casino-Backed Duel Arena Draws Outrage After Nazi Imagery at Orlando Event

A combat-sports promotion backed by offshore crypto casino Duel is facing widespread backlash after hate speech, Nazi salutes, and a swastika flag marred its inaugural event at Orlando’s Kia Center. Paul “GypsyCrusader” Miller’s SS tattoo...

Written by Philip Conneller
Maverick Gaming Cuts 238 More Jobs, Shutting Down Riverside and Great American Casinos
September 2, 2026

Maverick Gaming Cuts 238 More Jobs, Shutting Down Riverside and Great American Casinos

Maverick Gaming is closing two more Washington State cardrooms and laying off 238 employees as it continues to navigate Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. Riverside Casino, above, and Great American Casino, both in Tukwila, Wash., are...

Written by Philip Conneller
NJ Politician Pleads Guilty in Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring, Traded Debts for Campaign Cash
September 2, 2026

NJ Politician Pleads Guilty in Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring, Traded Debts for Campaign Cash

A former New Jersey councilman admitted to forgiving illegal gambling debts in exchange for campaign contributions as part of a massive, mob-linked bookmaking ring. Anand Shah, above, admitted directing proceeds from an illegal gambling operation...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Voters Rejected This Casino Project — Now the $750M Resort Is Opening
September 2, 2026

California Voters Rejected This Casino Project — Now the $750M Resort Is Opening

California's North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has asked a federal judge to dismiss a rival tribe's last-ditch attempt to block its $750 million California casino project. The North Fork Mono Casino & Resort is...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Man Loses $750K Lawsuit Over Taped-Together Lottery Ticket, Gets $153K Bill
September 2, 2026

California Man Loses $750K Lawsuit Over Taped-Together Lottery Ticket, Gets $153K Bill

A California man who hoped to get his hands on a $750,000 lottery prize has been left with a $150,000 legal bill following a failed attempt to sue the state lottery. The California Attorney General’s...

Written by Philip Conneller
Thunder Valley Casino Mass-Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty as Family Cites Mental Health
August 28, 2026

Thunder Valley Casino Mass-Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty as Family Cites Mental Health

A California casino restaurant worker accused of stabbing five coworkers pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges on Wednesday. Joseph Naugle, mugshot above, is accused of stabbing five fellow restaurant workers at California’s...

Written by Philip Conneller