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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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3662 stories by Philip Conneller

Red Rock Resorts Begins Demolition of Texas Station, Fiesta Henderson

Station Casinos parent Red Rock Resorts Monday began the demolition of its Texas Station and Fiesta Henderson properties in Las Vegas. These are two of three Station Casino operations that never reopened after Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a blanket casino shutdown during...

Philip Conneller September 13, 2022
Assassin’s Creed Mirage

‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Won’t be Gambling Game, Ubisoft Confirms After Error

Assassin’s Creed Mirage (ACM) won't contain real-money gambling when it hits the market next year, despite rumors to the contrary, Ubisoft has confirmed. The video games publisher announced the 13th game in the wildly popular series on Saturday during a “Ubisoft Forward”...

Philip Conneller September 13, 2022
WinStar World

Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Broke Revenue Records in August

Oklahoma tribal casinos shared a record $17.9 million with the state in August, reports The Oklahoman. The numbers indicate the region’s tribal gaming market is in robust health and continuing its bounce back after pandemic-related closures. Tribal operators are not required to...

Philip Conneller September 12, 2022
Wayne Carey

Aussie Rules Footballer Threatens to Sue Crown Casino Over Drug Ban

Former Australian rules football player Wayne Carey is considering suing the casino for disability discrimination after he was 86’d from the Crown Casino Perth last week after a small bag of white powder fell out of his top pocket onto a gaming...

Philip Conneller September 12, 2022
Queen

UK Horse Racing, EPL Halted, Bookies Close, as Mark of Respect for Queen

Horse racing and many UK sports, including EPL soccer, have been put on hold as the country entered an official period of national mourning over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement yesterday, the British Horseracing Authority paid tribute to...

Philip Conneller September 9, 2022
UK lottery

Camelot Drops Legal Fight Against Allwyn, Loses UK Lottery

Long-standing UK National Lottery operator Camelot has dropped a legal bid to prevent the handover of its license to Allwyn. The development means Allwyn will inherit one of the UK’s biggest public sector contracts from Camelot. That company has run the show...

Philip Conneller September 7, 2022
Jeff German

Jeff German Murder: Bizarrely Dressed Suspect Sought in Las Vegas Journalist Killing

Las Vegas police have released images of a strangely dressed individual they want to speak to in connection to the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal (LVRJ) journalist Jeff German. The veteran reporter, 69, was found stabbed to death outside his Summerlin home...

Philip Conneller September 6, 2022
Zhu

Vancouver Casino Money Launderer Murder Accused Faces Direct Indictment

Canadian federal prosecutors will proceed by direct indictment in the case against two men accused of participation in the murder of a notorious casino money launderer, Richmond News reports. Richard Charles (Ricky) Reed is charged with the first-degree murder of Jian Jun...

Philip Conneller September 5, 2022
Alvin Chau

Alvin Chau Appears in Macau Court, But Nine Suncity Accused Don’t Show

Former Suncity supremo Alvin Chau was led into a Macau courtroom Friday. It was his first public appearance since his November 2021 arrest on charges of illegal gaming, criminal association, fraud, and money laundering. Suncity was the biggest junket operator in Macau,...

Philip Conneller September 2, 2022
Anthony Pellicano

MGM Wiretap P.I. Hired to Make Billionaire-Ballerina Sex Lawsuit Disappear

A notorious Hollywood private investigator who served 16 years in prison for wiretapping the ex-wife of the late MGM casino mogul Kirk Kerkorian, among other crimes, has a new gig. Released in 2019, Anthony Pellicano has been hired by another billionaire, Edmonton...

Philip Conneller September 2, 2022