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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

Bellagio Fight Led to Domestic Battery Arrest for Jeff German Murder Suspect
September 15, 2022

Bellagio Fight Led to Domestic Battery Arrest for Jeff German Murder Suspect

Robert Telles, the Clark County Administrator accused of murdering Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, was charged with domestic battery and resisting arrest in 2020. That was after Telles got drunk and started a fight...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bank Wants Casino Jackpot Winner’s Race Discrimination Suit Tossed
September 14, 2022

Bank Wants Casino Jackpot Winner’s Race Discrimination Suit Tossed

A Black woman from Detroit says she was told by the Fifth Third Bank that she could not deposit a $12,200 check for casino winnings because it was “fraudulent.” Now, she’s suing the bank for...

Written by Philip Conneller
Red Rock Resorts Begins Demolition of Texas Station, Fiesta Henderson
September 13, 2022

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...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Won’t be Gambling Game, Ubisoft Confirms After Error
September 13, 2022

‘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...

Written by Philip Conneller
Aussie Rules Footballer Threatens to Sue Crown Casino Over Drug Ban
September 12, 2022

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...

Written by Philip Conneller
UK Horse Racing, EPL Halted, Bookies Close, as Mark of Respect for Queen
September 9, 2022

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,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Camelot Drops Legal Fight Against Allwyn, Loses UK Lottery
September 7, 2022

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...

Written by Philip Conneller
Jeff German Murder: Bizarrely Dressed Suspect Sought in Las Vegas Journalist Killing
September 6, 2022

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...

Written by Philip Conneller
Vancouver Casino Money Launderer Murder Accused Faces Direct Indictment
September 5, 2022

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...

Written by Philip Conneller
Alvin Chau Appears in Macau Court, But Nine Suncity Accused Don’t Show
September 2, 2022

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...

Written by Philip Conneller