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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

3569 stories by Philip Conneller

Westminster Bridge scam, cup-and-ball con, Batman and Robin police, UK undercover sting

‘Batman and Robin’ Bust Gambling Scam in London

Cosplaying cops corral cons on London's Westminster Bridge Scotland Yard inspectors used costumes to sting scammers Classic cons like the cup and ball game remain common in London's tourist areas Holy gambling violation, Batman! Scam artists fleecing tourists on London’s Westminster Bridge...

Philip Conneller April 15, 2025
Caesars New Orleans, past-posting roulette, Margaret Lake, Ahmod Junius, roulette dealer collusion

Caesars New Orleans Dealer, Accomplice Arrested in Alleged Past-Posting Scheme

Caesars New Orleans dealer and patron arrested for an alleged past-posting scam Past-posting involves placing or modifying bets after the winning number is known Scheme reportedly netted over $10K before being detected by casino security Louisiana authorities have nabbed a Caesars New...

Philip Conneller April 15, 2025
Anthony Hutchison, HISD, NFL, Prime Social Club poker, Ayaz Mahmood

Former NFL Player Accused of $6 Million Fraud Sucked at Poker, Court Hears

Ex-NFL player Anthony Hutchison is on trial for fraud, bribery, and wire fraud Prosecutors say he defrauded the HSID of $6 million between 2013 and 2019 WSOP champ Mahmood said Hutchison lost “99% of the time” A former Chicago Bears and Buffalo...

Philip Conneller April 14, 2025
BetMGM, Jacqueline Davis, Michigan Supreme Court

$3 Million BetMGM Roulette Glitch Case Hits Michigan Supreme Court

Jacqueline Davis claims she won $3 million during a roulette session at BetMGM in 2021 BetMGM refused to pay, citing a software glitch in the “Luck O’ Roulette” game Michigan Supreme Court reviewing whether LIGA bars Davis from suing A legal spat...

Philip Conneller April 14, 2025
UK election betting scandal, Craig Williams, Rishi Sunak aide, UK Gambling Commission, Laura Saunders Ladbrokes, Tony Lee, Nick Mason

Ex-Rishi Sunak Aide Among 15 Charged for Insider Betting on UK Election Date

Craig Williams among 15 charged over election date betting Other senior Conservative officials also charged UK Gambling Commission says betting with inside info is a criminal offense A former private secretary to former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak was among 15 people...

Philip Conneller April 14, 2025
Anand Shah, Prospect Park gambling ring, Lucchese, NJ councilman

New Jersey Township Councilman Charged in Lucchese Crime Family Gambling Bust

Prospect Park Councilman Anand Shah, 42, charged in major gambling bust 39 suspects linked to Lucchese crime family, per prosecutors Charges include racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering, and illegal gambling A Democratic councilman for Prospect Park, NJ, was among 39 people charged this...

Philip Conneller April 11, 2025
Texas Lottery, Jerry Reed lawsuit, Rook TX, Colossus Bets Texas, lottery syndicate

Texas Lottery Winner Sues Over Alleged $95M Jackpot ‘Rigged’ by European Syndicate

Fort Worth man Jerry Reed won $7.5M in the Texas Lottery in May 2023 Reed claims he lost out on $95M due to a syndicate rigging the April 22 draw The syndicate bought 25.8M tickets—covering every possible combination A Forth Worth, Texas...

Philip Conneller April 10, 2025
Star Entertainment, Bally’s Corp, Bruce Mathieson, Soo Kim

Bally’s Corp, Mathieson Rescue Star Entertainment from Oblivion

Star Entertainment was saved from financial collapse by Bally’s cash injection Bruce Mathieson, Star’s top shareholder, to contribute an AU$100M to AU$300 rescue package Leadership overhaul expected Star Entertainment was expected to receive an AU$100 million (US$61.8 million) cash injection from Bally’s...

Philip Conneller April 10, 2025
James Kerr, poker player, illegal gambling, money laundering, Winter Haven

Pro Poker Player James Kerr Laundered $800K from Illegal Games, Cops Say

James Kerr, 39, is a professional poker player with nearly $700K in legal winnings Authorities allege Kerr laundered more than $800K from an illegal poker operation Kerr allegedly ran high-stakes games from a former law office in Winter Haven, Fla. A professional...

Philip Conneller April 8, 2025
Joshua Munyon, Atlantic City Police, Tropicana Atlantic City, rape, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office

Atlantic City Cop Accused of Raping Tropicana Patron Handcuffed in Squad Car

Officer Joshua Munyon faces charges after alleged assault Tropicana surveillance video and victim’s injuries support assault claims Munyon faces 10-20 years in prison if convicted An Atlantic City police officer accused of raping an intoxicated casino-goer while she was handcuffed in his...

Philip Conneller April 7, 2025