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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

English Football League’s Sky Bet Relationship Needs to End: UK Lawmakers
October 24, 2022

English Football League’s Sky Bet Relationship Needs to End: UK Lawmakers

A group of UK lawmakers want the English Football League to can its partnership with Sky Bet because the relationship has “gone too far.” The group, which includes MPs and a member of the House...

Written by Philip Conneller
Hustler Casino Robbery, Shooting Linked to Duo Charged with Raiding Armored Truck Friday
October 22, 2022

Hustler Casino Robbery, Shooting Linked to Duo Charged with Raiding Armored Truck Friday

Los Angeles County Sheriffs and the FBI are investigating whether two men arrested Friday on suspicion of robbing an armed truck and shooting a security guard are the same pair that hit the Hustler Casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mobile Gaming on Reservations Approved for Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma by Feds
October 21, 2022

Mobile Gaming on Reservations Approved for Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma by Feds

Oklahoma’s largest gaming operator, the Chickasaw Nation, has been approved for mobile gaming. The federal National Indian Gaming Association (NIGC) announced Wednesday it had greenlit Class II online gaming for the tribe, but only for...

Written by Philip Conneller
Metaverse Casino Project ‘Slotie’ Under Fire for Selling Securitized NFTs
October 21, 2022

Metaverse Casino Project ‘Slotie’ Under Fire for Selling Securitized NFTs

State financial regulators in Texas, Kentucky, New Jersey, and Alabama have filed a joint enforcement action against metaverse online casino company Slotie. They accuse the operation, based in the eastern European country of Georgia, of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Chinese Government Could Be Behind Spy Malware Targeting Online Casinos
October 20, 2022

Chinese Government Could Be Behind Spy Malware Targeting Online Casinos

Cybersecurity researchers with Kapersky’s Global Analysis Team have identified unusual malware specifically targeting online casinos based in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Known as “the GameplayerFramework,” the malware maintains continuous unauthorized access to a victim...

Written by Philip Conneller
Aussie Tennis Player Reveals Shocking Online Abuse from Angry Gamblers
October 19, 2022

Aussie Tennis Player Reveals Shocking Online Abuse from Angry Gamblers

Australia’s fourth-ranked women’s tennis player, Priscilla Hon, has revealed the horrifying social media abuse she receives from disgruntled gamblers who have lost money betting on her matches. The 24-year-old from Queensland shared a sample of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lottery-Winning Imprisoned ‘Jihadist’ Could Threaten UK Politician’s Safety
October 17, 2022

Lottery-Winning Imprisoned ‘Jihadist’ Could Threaten UK Politician’s Safety

A self-proclaimed jihadist currently incarcerated in the UK for attempted murder and threatening politicians has won the lottery. Rakeem Malik, formerly Paul Anthony Harrison until his conversion to Islam, scooped £100,000 (US$113,000) on a lottery...

Written by Philip Conneller
Las Vegas Gambler Left Body in Car Trunk for 10 Weeks
October 14, 2022

Las Vegas Gambler Left Body in Car Trunk for 10 Weeks

A gambler accused of killing his business partner likely left the body in the trunk of his car for over two months, according to court filings. Tony Danh, 37, was arrested on September 29 in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mbappé Wants Out at PSG, Real Madrid Favorite to Sign
October 13, 2022

Mbappé Wants Out at PSG, Real Madrid Favorite to Sign

Kylian Mbappé is done with Paris St. Germain (PSG), according to reports. The relationship between the hottest 23-year-old in world football and the reigning Ligue 1 champion has completely broken down, sources have confirmed to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Medical Company Found Liable for Death of Man Who Stormed Potawatomi Casino
October 13, 2022

Medical Company Found Liable for Death of Man Who Stormed Potawatomi Casino

The former medical services provider to the Milwaukee County Jail has been found criminally liable for the death from dehydration six years ago of inmate Terrill Thomas. Miami-based Armor Correctional Health Services Inc. was convicted...

Written by Philip Conneller