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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.

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4007 stories by Philip Conneller

Idaho racetrack raid, ICE enforcement, civil rights lawsuit, racial profiling, La Catedral Arena

ICE Raid at Idaho Racetrack Sparks Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit

Hundreds detained during Idaho racetrack gambling investigation Lawsuit alleges racial profiling and unconstitutional searches City officials named as defendants in federal case A raid last October by federal and local law enforcement on a licensed, private racetrack in Idaho, complete with rubber...

Philip Conneller February 11, 2026
Stanley Ho, Jeffrey Epstein files, FBI summary, Macau casinos

Stanley Ho Named in Epstein Files, Included in Testimony

FBI summary references late casino mogul Stanley Ho in redacted complaint Epstein casually claimed Ho had triad connections, which family always denied Ho dominated Macau's casino industry until 2002 The late Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho is mentioned in recently released Epstein...

Philip Conneller February 11, 2026
Kalshi, Nevada Gaming Control Board, Ninth Circuit, civil enforcement action, sports-event contracts

Kalshi Targeted by Nevada in Gaming Law Enforcement Crackdown

Nevada to file civil enforcement case against Kalshi Appeal pending before Ninth Circuit over sports contracts State argues Kalshi harms regulated Nevada gaming market Nevada’s top state lawyers have told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that they intend...

Philip Conneller February 11, 2026
London casino stabbing, Knightsbridge murder, Park Tower Casino, Metropolitan Police, perverting the course of justice

Six Charged In Police Hunt For Suspect in London Casino Stabbing

Six men charged as murder investigation into casino stabbing widens Police still hunting suspect linked to fatal Knightsbridge attack Victim killed outside luxury casino near Harrods last summer Six men have been charged with perverting the course of justice as detectives continue...

Philip Conneller February 10, 2026
Kalshi, Cardi B Super Bowl, prediction markets, CFTC complaint, Polymarket

Kalshi Bettors Headache over $4.4Million Cardi B Prediction

Kalshi freezes Cardi B halftime market after ambiguous Super Bowl appearance Traders file CFTC complaint alleging unfair, discretionary settlement rules Case echoes earlier invasion disputes in geopolitical prediction markets Kalshi’s CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed today that the prediction platform hit north of...

Philip Conneller February 10, 2026
California cardrooms, blackjack-style games, player-dealer rotation, TPPPs, California DOJ, tribal gaming

California Moves to Eliminate Blackjack-Style Games from Cardrooms

New rules effectively bar traditional blackjack mechanics at California cardrooms Mandatory dealer rotation rules restrict third-party proposition player services Cardrooms warn changes will reduce revenue, jobs, and local tax funding California cardrooms that have spent decades offering “blackjack-style” table games may be...

Philip Conneller February 10, 2026
Dele Alli, Victoria Casino London, poker losses, England football decline, gambling concerns

Dele Alli Linked to £150k Losses in Late-Night London Poker Sessions

Late-night poker losses at London’s Victoria Casino raise fresh concerns Former England star struggles to revive career after injuries and setbacks Personal trauma and addiction issues shadow attempts at professional comeback Wayward English soccer star Dele Alli has reportedly lost nearly £150K...

Philip Conneller February 9, 2026
Cyprus torture videos, Pyla gambling venue, organized crime Cyprus, UN buffer zone Pyla, protection racket

Police Shocked by Harrowing Torture Footage in Casino Backroom

Torture videos found on suspects’ phones shock Cypriot investigators Violence linked to protection racket operating in Pyla buffer zone Suspects arrested after shooting outside Larnaca police headquarters Police in Cyprus have launched an investigation into a violent organized crime group after videos...

Philip Conneller February 9, 2026
bonus abuse, online gambling fraud, identity theft, FanDuel, money laundering

Feds Allege $3M ‘Bonus Abuse’ Scheme Used Stolen IDs at FanDuel

Stolen identities allegedly used to open thousands of gambling accounts Bonus abuse scheme tied to $3 million in illicit winnings Prepaid cards allegedly used to launder gambling proceeds Federal agents in Connecticut have arrested two men accused of using stolen identities to...

Philip Conneller February 9, 2026
Powerball lawsuit, $1.08 billion jackpot, California Lottery, Multi-State Lottery Association, lottery ticket dispute

Judge Asked to Dismiss $1B Powerball Lawsuit from ‘Pretender’ Who Danced on TV

Lawsuit challenges Powerball jackpot already paid to verified ticket holder Court filing revisits viral celebration at Los Angeles lottery retailer Lottery officials say only physical ticket determines jackpot ownership The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) is asking a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge...

Philip Conneller February 6, 2026