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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

House Democrats Seek Subpoena Power Over Iran Strike Prediction Bets
May 12, 2026

House Democrats Seek Subpoena Power Over Iran Strike Prediction Bets

House Democrats seek subpoena power over military-linked prediction market trades Lawmakers cite suspicious Iran strike and ceasefire betting activity Senators urge regulatory crackdown on “death” and war-related contracts House Democrats are asking for subpoena power...

Written by Philip Conneller
MGM National Harbor Accused of Taking Waitress’s $76K Tip, Sued for $1.1M
May 12, 2026

MGM National Harbor Accused of Taking Waitress’s $76K Tip, Sued for $1.1M

Casino waitress alleges MGM confiscated $76,000 baccarat tip Lawsuit claims casino violated labor laws by taking employee gratuity MGM National Harbor sued for more than $1.1 million in damages It’s the dream of every casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-West Virginia Federal Prosecutor Accused of Identity Theft in Online Gambling Case
May 11, 2026

Ex-West Virginia Federal Prosecutor Accused of Identity Theft in Online Gambling Case

Former federal prosecutor accused of using stolen identities for online gambling Plea deal could erase charges after two years of supervision Court records suggest gambling account restrictions may have driven scheme A former federal fraud...

Written by Philip Conneller
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to Open Temporary Casino Ahead of Major Texas Resort
May 11, 2026

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to Open Temporary Casino Ahead of Major Texas Resort

Temporary East Texas casino to create 110 jobs before resort opens Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on massive new Naskila Casino Resort Supreme Court ruling clears path for expanded tribal gaming in Texas The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe...

Written by Philip Conneller
Former Hong Kong Soccer Players Convicted in Major Match-Fixing Scandal
May 11, 2026

Former Hong Kong Soccer Players Convicted in Major Match-Fixing Scandal

Former footballers convicted in major Hong Kong match-fixing conspiracy Illegal betting ring manipulated more than 30 Hong Kong football matches Players were offered thousands to deliberately lose league games A multi-million-dollar match-fixing syndicate has been...

Written by Philip Conneller
Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring
May 10, 2026

Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring

Chef “Gigi” Rovito accused of threatening gambling debtors in federal case Burr Ridge mayor publicly defends Rovito despite alleged Outfit-linked connections FBI raids expose sprawling illegal gambling network tied to suburban restaurants One of the...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup
May 7, 2026

New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Jersey proposes temporary World Cup betting tax to offset hosting costs Officials fear massive transportation and security expenses during 2026 tournament Lawmakers say FIFA should contribute more toward New Jersey infrastructure costs Concerned about...

Written by Philip Conneller
Scammer Posed as Light & Wonder to Steal $270K From Prairie Wind Casino
May 7, 2026

Scammer Posed as Light & Wonder to Steal $270K From Prairie Wind Casino

Federal indictment alleges casino email account secretly monitored for months Fraudsters impersonated Light & Wonder to redirect nearly $270,000 in payments FBI says international cyber fraud suspects will be pursued worldwide A federal court in...

Written by Philip Conneller
iGaming Marketing Professional Accused of Insider Polymarket Trades on Iran Conflict
May 7, 2026

iGaming Marketing Professional Accused of Insider Polymarket Trades on Iran Conflict

Israeli prosecutors accuse iGaming marketer of insider Polymarket trading on military strikes Dormant Polymarket account triggered online speculation before suspect’s arrest Reserve major allegedly leaked classified military timing information via WhatsApp An Israeli judge has...

Written by Philip Conneller
Coinbase Pivots to AI: Why the Crypto Giant is Cutting 14% of Staff to Fund a Massive Tech Overhaul
May 6, 2026

Coinbase Pivots to AI: Why the Crypto Giant is Cutting 14% of Staff to Fund a Massive Tech Overhaul

Coinbase cuts 14% of staff in sweeping AI-first restructuring move CEO Brian Armstrong pushes flatter teams and AI-native operating structure Layoffs come amid crypto slowdown and prediction market regulatory pressure Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is cutting...

Written by Philip Conneller