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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

3661 stories by Philip Conneller

Seminole Tribe sports betting, Florida gaming compact, IGRA compliance, Online gambling lawsuit, Tribal gaming law

Florida Moves to Dismiss Seminole Sports Betting Lawsuit

Florida defends legality of Seminole sports betting compact Lawsuit claims online bets bypass voter-approved gambling laws State cites tribal land servers to justify legality Florda is asking a Leon County judge to toss a lawsuit that challenges the legality of the $2.5...

Philip Conneller June 23, 2025
Macau satellite casinos, ZAPE district economy, SJM Holdings closures, Macau gaming law, Casino job losses

Macau Businesses Sound Alarm Over Casino Shutdown Fallout

Thousands of jobs risked by satellite casino shutdowns ZAPE businesses warn of severe economic consequences Government urged to support non-gaming district revival Business owners in Macau are warning of major economic fallout as at least nine satellite casinos face permanent closure by...

Philip Conneller June 23, 2025
Cockfighting Philippines, e-sabong disappearances, Taal Lake investigation, match-fixing scandal, Filipino gambling crime

Philippines Police Search Lake for 34 Missing Cockfight Workers

Dozens vanished amid e-sabong match-fixing allegations Suspect claims victims were strangled, dumped in lake Industry worth billions despite criminal and ethical concerns Authorities in the Philippines have begun searching a volcanic lake for the bodies of at least 34 cockfight workers who...

Philip Conneller June 23, 2025
ICE immigration raids, Delta Downs, US racetracks, undocumented workers, HBPA guidance, horse racing labor

US Racetracks Told to Block ICE Agents Without Warrants

ICE raid at Delta Downs detains more than workers HBPA cites Fourth Amendment in warrant-only directive Industry fears labor disruption from immigration crackdowns The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) has urged racetracks across the US to block access to Immigration...

Philip Conneller June 20, 2025
The William Hill sportsbook inside Buffalo Bill’s Hotel Casino

William Hill to Pay £70 Thousand to Fired Exec After Discredited Pub Assault Claim

Tribunal: No evidence assault by William Hill exec occurred Investigation flawed, led by conflicted manager not HR Police reviewed pub footage, found no inappropriate conduct William Hill UK will have to cough up almost £70K to a former executive it fired for...

Philip Conneller June 20, 2025
Elijah Hylton, Tacoma casino shooting, Emerald Queen Casino, US Marshals fugitive, gang-related murder, Ty Jenkins

Emerald Queen Casino Murder Suspect Still on Run: Manhunt Intensifies

US Marshals lead hunt for suspected Tacoma shooter Suspect linked to gang feud and prior violent crimes Casino surveillance helped identify key evidence in case  US Marshals and local police are intensifying efforts to find a man accused of the 2020 fatal...

Philip Conneller June 19, 2025
Delta Downs immigration raid, ICE racetrack arrests, undocumented backstretch workers, horse racing labor issues, equine welfare

Delta Downs in Lockdown as ICE Targets Undocumented Workers

Over 80 undocumented racetrack workers arrested in ICE raid Horses reportedly left unattended during sudden enforcement operation Industry questions labor practices and equine safety oversight Louisiana’s Delta Downs racetrack was locked down Tuesday morning, as a joint immigration enforcement raid targeting backstretch workers...

Philip Conneller June 18, 2025
Las Vegas Pete Simone, Kansas City Mob, Civella crime family, Mafia junkets, Midwest organized crime

Mob Underboss “Las Vegas Pete” Simone Dies Age 79

Kansas City Mob figure dies at home, age 79 Simone linked to Midwest gambling and Vegas junkets Mob’s decline reportedly leaves fewer than 10 active “made” members Peter “Las Vegas Pete” Simone, reputedly the underboss of the Kansas City Mob for 30...

Philip Conneller June 18, 2025
Aerion Warmsley, Aliante Casino shooting, Las Vegas carjacking, Na’Onche Osborne, Nevada crime spree

New Police Video Shows Alleged Aliante Killer in Carjacking Rampage

Surveillance video captures fatal shooting of Na’Onche Osborne and aftermath Suspect led police on a 20-mile carjacking spree Prosecutors may pursue death penalty in violent rampage Surveillance video newly released by Las Vegas Metro Police (LVMPD) shows the moments leading up to...

Philip Conneller June 17, 2025
Alan Bentley, Bentley Global, Algol88, sports betting scam, Sky Sports fraud, Peter Reid

Ex-UK TV Sports Anchor Probed Over £10M Betting Scheme Collapse

Ex Sky Sports host’s AI betting system promised 12–20% annual returns. Peter Reid linked to Bentley Global in promotions. Essex Police investigating criminal misconduct.  Alan Bentley, a former TV host for the UK’s Sky Sports network, is facing a criminal investigation after...

Philip Conneller June 13, 2025