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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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4189 stories by Philip Conneller

$167M Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Strangulation Charge After String of Arrests
July 31, 2026

$167M Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Strangulation Charge After String of Arrests

A Kentucky man who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025 has added first-degree strangulation to a litany of criminal charges amassed since his windfall. Repeat offender James Farthing has had five separate...

Written by Philip Conneller
Reuters: Illegal Gambling Empire Helped Move Billions for Iran
July 31, 2026

Reuters: Illegal Gambling Empire Helped Move Billions for Iran

A Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange allegedly helped process billions of dollars for one of the world's largest illegal online gambling networks while serving as a hub for Iranian sanctions evasion, according to a Reuters investigation. Sasha...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mystery Gambler Who Wagered Half a Billion Sues SkyCity Casino
July 30, 2026

Mystery Gambler Who Wagered Half a Billion Sues SkyCity Casino

A former SkyCity high roller who wagered nearly NZ$500 million (US$294 million) is suing the casino operator for his losses, claiming he suffered from pathological gambling. Now, as the legal battle begins, he is fighting...

Written by Philip Conneller
Live! Casino Sues Merchandise Vendor Over Alleged Fake Louis Vuitton Bags
July 30, 2026

Live! Casino Sues Merchandise Vendor Over Alleged Fake Louis Vuitton Bags

Live! Casino Maryland is suing a Las Vegas promotional vendor, alleging the company supplied knockoff Louis Vuitton handbags that triggered a federal trademark lawsuit from the French luxury brand. Spot the difference: Live! Casino’s “Art...

Written by Philip Conneller
Gambino Scion, Alleged NBA Betting Fixer Among Four to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case
July 29, 2026

Gambino Scion, Alleged NBA Betting Fixer Among Four to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case

Four people pleaded guilty this week for their roles in an illegal Mafia-backed poker operation, including the son of a Gambino crime boss and a key figure in recent NBA gambling scandals. Shane Hennen, alleged...

Written by Philip Conneller
Drug Trial Prediction Markets Spark Concerns Over Research Integrity
July 29, 2026

Drug Trial Prediction Markets Spark Concerns Over Research Integrity

Prediction markets tied to clinical trial results risk sabotaging critical drug development, according to a report from The New York Times. Prediction markets are allowing traders to wager on the outcomes of clinical trials and...

Written by Philip Conneller
FanDuel, DraftKings Fight to Drop Gambling Suit Linked to Bryce Harper Video
July 28, 2026

FanDuel, DraftKings Fight to Drop Gambling Suit Linked to Bryce Harper Video

FanDuel and DraftKings are asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a major lawsuit accusing the sports betting giants of using VIP programs and targeted features to exploit problem gamblers. Bryce Harper at the 2026 MLB...

Written by Philip Conneller
Scotts Valley Tribe Opens Preview Casino as $700M Resort Hangs in the Balance
July 28, 2026

Scotts Valley Tribe Opens Preview Casino as $700M Resort Hangs in the Balance

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has opened a small preview casino on a site close to where it hopes to one day build a $700 million casino resort in Vallejo, California. An artist's...

Written by Philip Conneller
Andrea Pirlo Ousted from Italy Coach Search After Backlash Over Russian Gambling Deal
July 28, 2026

Andrea Pirlo Ousted from Italy Coach Search After Backlash Over Russian Gambling Deal

Italian soccer legend Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn from the running to become Italy's national team head coach after concerns emerged over the weekend about his links to Russian betting company Fonbet. Soccer great Andrea Pirlo...

Written by Philip Conneller
South Korean Police Bust $230M Illegal Gambling Ring That Targeted Deaf Community
July 27, 2026

South Korean Police Bust $230M Illegal Gambling Ring That Targeted Deaf Community

South Korean police investigating a massive illegal gambling ring have uncovered an account-mule network that allegedly exploited dozens of deaf individuals. Busan police, above, discovered a complex criminal network that harvested bank accounts belonging to...

Written by Philip Conneller