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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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4159 stories by Philip Conneller

Poker Pro Charged in Chicago-Area Gambling Case Fights Casino Ban
May 29, 2026

Poker Pro Charged in Chicago-Area Gambling Case Fights Casino Ban

Poker player charged in gambling case claims he was victim Lawyers seek permission for Nguyen to resume poker career Court filing identifies defendant as alleged victim of operation A professional poker player embroiled in a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Betway’s £20M Manchester United Deal Shows EPL Sponsorship Shift
May 29, 2026

Betway’s £20M Manchester United Deal Shows EPL Sponsorship Shift

Manchester United reportedly lands record £20 million annual Betway deal Premier League betting sponsors shift spending beyond match jerseys Most gambling sponsors target overseas markets rather than UK bettors English Premier League giant Manchester United...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bankrupt Illinois Racetrack Accuses State Official of Diverting Funds to Rival
May 29, 2026

Bankrupt Illinois Racetrack Accuses State Official of Diverting Funds to Rival

Bankrupt Hawthorne alleges state funds were diverted to rival track Federal judge approves subpoenas targeting Costello brothers and officials Dispute emerges as Illinois horse racing industry faces uncertainty Bankrupt Illinois racetrack Hawthorne Race Course has...

Written by Philip Conneller
One in a McMillion: These Two Lottery Winners Have Unbelievably Apt Names
May 29, 2026

One in a McMillion: These Two Lottery Winners Have Unbelievably Apt Names

Two aptly named winners hit separate lottery jackpots in the exact same week With last names like McMillion and Fortune, the pair are the ultimate examples of "nominative determinism" Not since Chris Moneymaker won the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Three Charged in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Kidnap, Robbery, Murder Plot
May 22, 2026

Three Charged in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Kidnap, Robbery, Murder Plot

Three suspects indicted in deadly Harrah’s Cherokee kidnapping conspiracy Burned vehicle in Spartanburg tied to interstate robbery and murder plot Federal indictment reveals casino date allegedly used to lure victim Nearly a year after a...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Judge Blocks Controversial Blackjack Rules Targeting Cardrooms
May 22, 2026

California Judge Blocks Controversial Blackjack Rules Targeting Cardrooms

California judge blocks enforcement of sweeping blackjack-style gaming regulations Cardrooms argue new rules would devastate jobs and local tax revenue Legal fight centers on tribal exclusivity and gambling authority in California California cardrooms scored a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kalshi Tells ‘Defamatory’ KalshiLies.com Website To Cease and Desist
May 21, 2026

Kalshi Tells ‘Defamatory’ KalshiLies.com Website To Cease and Desist

Kalshi accuses KalshiLies.com of publishing defamatory claims about exchange operations Dispute centers on whether Kalshi Trading LLC acts as “the house” Kalshi suggests critics may have financial interests adverse to the company Lawyers for prediction...

Written by Philip Conneller
UK Gambling Commission Defends ‘Frictionless’ Affordability Checks
May 21, 2026

UK Gambling Commission Defends ‘Frictionless’ Affordability Checks

UKGC says proposed financial risk assessments would affect fewer than 3% of accounts Regulator insists new gambling checks are largely “frictionless” for customers Horse racing industry warns reforms could damage betting revenues further The UK...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Do You Paint Houses?’ Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Used Famous Mob Code, Feds Say
May 20, 2026

‘Do You Paint Houses?’ Chicago-Area Gambling Ring Used Famous Mob Code, Feds Say

Collecting gambling debts allegedly involved euphemistic murder language FBI raids exposed major Chicago Outfit-linked gambling and extortion network Prosecutors cite “paint houses” texts as evidence of dangerous intimidation One of the defendants in a sprawling...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bally’s Posts 28% Q1 Revenue Growth but Debt Costs Drive Losses
May 20, 2026

Bally’s Posts 28% Q1 Revenue Growth but Debt Costs Drive Losses

Bally’s Q1 revenue jumped 28.3% following Intralot integration growth Debt and financing charges pushed Bally’s deeper into quarterly losses Bally’s extends Evoke takeover talks amid global expansion strategy Bally’s Corp. (NYSE: BALY) reported strong first-quarter...

Written by Philip Conneller