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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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4177 stories by Philip Conneller

Washington State ‘Serial Killer’ Targeted Casino Jackpot Winner
December 21, 2023

Washington State ‘Serial Killer’ Targeted Casino Jackpot Winner

A Washington State woman allegedly killed by suspected serial killer Richard Bradley Jr. may have been targeted because she won a $20K jackpot at a local casino. Bradley was jailed in 2021 after being charged...

Written by Philip Conneller
Convicted Terrorist Abdul Benbrika Banned from Crown Resorts Properties
December 21, 2023

Convicted Terrorist Abdul Benbrika Banned from Crown Resorts Properties

Abdul Nacer Benbrika, the Australian jihadist and convicted terrorist, has been banned for life from the casino property he once plotted to attack.   Crown Resorts said this week it would employ facial recognition technology...

Written by Philip Conneller
Aged ‘Genovese Capo’ Convicted of Extorting Restaurateur Over Gambling Debt
December 15, 2023

Aged ‘Genovese Capo’ Convicted of Extorting Restaurateur Over Gambling Debt

An octogenarian alleged New York mobster has been convicted of extortion after shaking down a Manhattan restaurateur for a gambling debt. Anthony “Rom” Romanello, 86, a reputed Genovese capo, was found guilty of extortionate collection...

Written by Philip Conneller
Indiana Lottery Winner Paid $500K Prize After Store Clerk Ripped Up Ticket
December 13, 2023

Indiana Lottery Winner Paid $500K Prize After Store Clerk Ripped Up Ticket

An Indiana man who won $500K on the Hoosier Lottery will get his payday, even though his ticket was shredded in front of his eyes by an inattentive store clerk, as first reported by The...

Written by Philip Conneller
Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen Resigns Amid ‘Internal Unrest’ Rumors
December 13, 2023

Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen Resigns Amid ‘Internal Unrest’ Rumors

Jette Nygaard-Andersen, the CEO of Entain (OTC: GMVHF), stepped down Wednesday after almost four years at the helm of the online gambling giant. The Danish executive’s resignation came amid disgruntled noises from activist investors, many...

Written by Philip Conneller
AC Milan Coach Denies Knowledge of Sandro Tonali Gambling Problem
December 13, 2023

AC Milan Coach Denies Knowledge of Sandro Tonali Gambling Problem

Stefano Pioli, manager of Italian soccer giant AC Milan, insists the Seria A club knew nothing of defensive midfielder Sandro Tonali’s gambling issues before his move to Newcastle United. In October, the player was banned...

Written by Philip Conneller
US Virgin Islands Casino Commission Worker Sentenced for Embezzlement
December 12, 2023

US Virgin Islands Casino Commission Worker Sentenced for Embezzlement

A US Virgin Islands Casino Commission worker whose job was to advise on responsible gambling was sentenced Tuesday to 44 months in prison for embezzling commission funds. Stephanie Barnes, 64, was hired in 2015 as...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-New Brunswick Deputy AG Who Gambled Client Funds Faces Prison
December 12, 2023

Ex-New Brunswick Deputy AG Who Gambled Client Funds Faces Prison

The former Deputy Attorney General of the Canadian province of New Brunswick stole $481,148 from his clients while serving as a private lawyer. Now, Crown prosecutors in Moncton, N.B., are asking for a three-year prison...

Written by Philip Conneller
Crime Figure ‘Mr. Chinatown’ Hit with $54M Tax Bill in Australia
December 12, 2023

Crime Figure ‘Mr. Chinatown’ Hit with $54M Tax Bill in Australia

An alleged Aussie crime boss currently languishing in a Chinese prison has a monster tax bill waiting for him on his release, The Herald Sun reports. Tom “Mr. Chinatown” Zhou was a Crown Casino Melbourne...

Written by Philip Conneller
Radical Cleric Who Planned Crown Melbourne Casino Attack to be Released
December 11, 2023

Radical Cleric Who Planned Crown Melbourne Casino Attack to be Released

The convicted leader of an Australian terror cell who plotted with his followers to attack Melbourne’s Crown Casino and other sites could soon be a free man. Tunisian-born Australian citizen Abdul Nacer Benbrika was sentenced...

Written by Philip Conneller