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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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4211 stories by Philip Conneller

Late Mafia Boss Paul Castellano’s Staten Island Mansion on Sale for $16.8M
October 11, 2023

Late Mafia Boss Paul Castellano’s Staten Island Mansion on Sale for $16.8M

The Staten Island mansion once owned by Gambino boss “Big Paul” Castellano is on the market for $16.8 million, The Staten Island Advance reports. Prospective buyers eager to own a piece of Mob history are...

Written by Philip Conneller
Utah Sues TikTok Over ‘Gambling’ Algorithms
October 11, 2023

Utah Sues TikTok Over ‘Gambling’ Algorithms

The State of Utah is suing social media app TikTok over its alleged use of algorithms and design features that mimic slot machines and “illegally bait children into addictive and unhealthy use.” The lawsuit was...

Written by Philip Conneller
Millionaire Pro Gambler Jailed for Murder Maintains Innocence
October 9, 2023

Millionaire Pro Gambler Jailed for Murder Maintains Innocence

A wealthy professional gambler -- sentenced to 18 years in a UK prison for stabbing a petty criminal to death in a pub parking lot in east London -- continues to profess his innocence. Supporters...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Osage Casino Pawhuska Opens in Oklahoma on ‘Sacred Ground’
October 9, 2023

New Osage Casino Pawhuska Opens in Oklahoma on ‘Sacred Ground’

The new Osage Casino Pawhuska held its grand opening Friday in the city of Pawhuska on the Osage Tribe’s reservation in Oklahoma, The Pawhuska Journal-Capital reports. The resort will replace an older gaming facility that...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ameristar Casino Black Hawk Sued by ‘Illegally Detained’ Card Counter
October 5, 2023

Ameristar Casino Black Hawk Sued by ‘Illegally Detained’ Card Counter

A card counter from Georgia is suing the Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk, Colo., for illegal detainment, local Fox affiliate KDVR reports. Joseph Shiraef, 34, claims he was harassed, first by casino staff as he...

Written by Philip Conneller
Newcastle Utd. Shakes Up Champions League ‘Group of Death’: Sportsbooks React
October 5, 2023

Newcastle Utd. Shakes Up Champions League ‘Group of Death’: Sportsbooks React

Few expected Newcastle Utd. to humble the mighty Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday. But that’s exactly what happened on a boisterous night at St James’ Park that will live long in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Cristiano Ronaldo Accuser in Palms Casino Claim Revives Case
October 4, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo Accuser in Palms Casino Claim Revives Case

A Las Vegas woman who claims she was raped by Cristiano Ronaldo at his Palms Casino penthouse in 2009 is seeking to revive her case against the soccer superstar. Kathryn Mayorga wants a U.S. appeals...

Written by Philip Conneller
Chef Accused of Kitchen Killing for Casino Ticket Fit to Stand Trial
October 4, 2023

Chef Accused of Kitchen Killing for Casino Ticket Fit to Stand Trial

A chef accused of killing a colleague at a Gentry, Ark. restaurant on his second day on the job has been ruled fit to stand trial for capital murder, according to reports from The Arkansas...

Written by Philip Conneller
Marina Bay Sands Cheating Syndicate Had ‘Secret Formula’ to Beat Baccarat
October 4, 2023

Marina Bay Sands Cheating Syndicate Had ‘Secret Formula’ to Beat Baccarat

A Malaysian man pleaded guilty in a Singapore courtroom Tuesday to being a “marksman” in a cheating syndicate that bilked the Marina Bay Sands out of S$433,730 (US$315k). They used hidden mobile devices to relay...

Written by Philip Conneller
Brit Lawyer Jailed for Embezzling £1.85M Chasing Fake Lottery Jackpot
October 2, 2023

Brit Lawyer Jailed for Embezzling £1.85M Chasing Fake Lottery Jackpot

A top British lawyer who embezzled £1.85 million from his clients' accounts to give to lottery fraudsters has been sentenced to four years in prison. Hugh Lansdell, 74, pleaded guilty in September to one count...

Written by Philip Conneller