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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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4214 stories 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
Aussie Gambler Avoids Prison in $100K PlayUp Sports Betting Site Fraud
October 12, 2022

Aussie Gambler Avoids Prison in $100K PlayUp Sports Betting Site Fraud

An Australian gambler who bilked online sports betting platform PlayUp out of AU$108,000 (US$68,000) has been spared a prison sentence, Australia’s Daily Telegraph reports. Sang Ill Lee, 29, was arrested in August and later pleaded...

Written by Philip Conneller
Can Arsenal Win the English Premier League? Real Deal or False Dawn?
October 12, 2022

Can Arsenal Win the English Premier League? Real Deal or False Dawn?

Nine games into the Premier League season, and Arsenal sits on top of the league. Yes, Arsenal. This is not an illusion. The Gunners have been transformed by coach Mikel Arteta into a supreme modern...

Written by Philip Conneller
Steve Wynn Had No Obligation to Register as Chinese Agent, Court Rules
October 12, 2022

Steve Wynn Had No Obligation to Register as Chinese Agent, Court Rules

Steve Wynn does not have to register as a Chinese agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), a federal judge in Washington ruled Wednesday. US District Judge James E. Boasberg made no determination about...

Written by Philip Conneller