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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

Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi
May 6, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi

Federal judge rules Kalshi contracts likely fall under federal derivatives law Arizona blocked from pursuing criminal gambling case against Kalshi platform Ruling intensifies nationwide legal battle over sports prediction markets A federal judge has blocked...

Written by Philip Conneller
Muscogee Nation Fights to Keep Wind Creek Casino ‘Grave Desecration’ Case Alive
May 5, 2026

Muscogee Nation Fights to Keep Wind Creek Casino ‘Grave Desecration’ Case Alive

Muscogee Nation fights dismissal of lawsuit over sacred burial site Tribe alleges ancestors’ remains disturbed during Alabama casino construction Court battle centers on sovereignty, immunity, and protection of sacred land The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN)...

Written by Philip Conneller
Circle K Seeks to Freeze $12.8M Winning Arizona Lottery Ticket as Deadline Looms
May 5, 2026

Circle K Seeks to Freeze $12.8M Winning Arizona Lottery Ticket as Deadline Looms

Circle K seeks court order over disputed $12.8M lottery ticket Store manager allegedly bought winning ticket after discovering its value Case hinges on ownership rules and alleged insider knowledge use Circle K is asking an...

Written by Philip Conneller
Blackjack Ban Battle Escalates as California Cities Join Legal Fight
May 4, 2026

Blackjack Ban Battle Escalates as California Cities Join Legal Fight

Judge allows cities to join legal fight over blackjack ban New rules could slash cardroom revenue and city funding Industry warns regulations may dismantle California cardroom model UPDATE: On Monday, the California Superior Court denied...

Written by Philip Conneller
Greyhound Racing Nears End in US After Historic House Vote
May 1, 2026

Greyhound Racing Nears End in US After Historic House Vote

US House passes bill to effectively ban greyhound racing nationwide Measure targets betting, breeding, and training of racing greyhounds Senate decision looms as industry and advocates clash over ban The US House has passed a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Prediction Platforms Ask Federal Regulators to Redefine ‘Gaming’
May 1, 2026

Prediction Platforms Ask Federal Regulators to Redefine ‘Gaming’

Prediction markets urge narrow gambling definition to avoid industry shutdown Sports event contracts at center of state vs federal regulatory battle Leagues push stricter safeguards over integrity risks in sports markets A coalition representing prediction...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ocean Casino Resort Sued for Millions Over Dealer Tip Pooling Practices
April 30, 2026

Ocean Casino Resort Sued for Millions Over Dealer Tip Pooling Practices

Dealers claim tip pooling cuts earnings during required non-tipped work time Lawsuit argues casino improperly uses employee tips to cover internal costs Case could impact how casinos apply tip credits under wage laws Atlantic City’s...

Written by Philip Conneller
Resorts World – New York City’s First Full Casino Opens in Queens
April 29, 2026

Resorts World – New York City’s First Full Casino Opens in Queens

New York City’s first full-scale casino, complete with live table games, opened at Resorts World Queens on Tuesday with a ceremonial dice roll featuring legendary rapper and investor Nas. The new casino is an expansion...

Written by Philip Conneller
Victory for Doug Polk: Texas Clears The Lodge Poker Room to Reopen
April 28, 2026

Victory for Doug Polk: Texas Clears The Lodge Poker Room to Reopen

Grand jury rejects charges, clearing The Lodge Card Club owners Doug Polk says club will reopen after assets returned Case highlights legal gray area around Texas poker clubs Texas’s biggest cardroom, The Lodge Card Club,...

Written by Philip Conneller
MGM Grand Detroit Refused Gambler’s $17K Jackpot — Now Courts Say She Can Fight Back
April 28, 2026

MGM Grand Detroit Refused Gambler’s $17K Jackpot — Now Courts Say She Can Fight Back

Casino lets gambler play and lose, then blocks jackpot payout Court initially sides with casino over regulatory jurisdiction issue New ruling reopens path for players to sue over winnings When Monique Jewell walked into the...

Written by Philip Conneller