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Reporter: 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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4008 stories by Philip Conneller

Lucky Lil’s Casino, Bozeman stabbing, attempted deliberate homicide, Summer Overgaauw, Kyhl Lorenzen

Montana Casino Attack Sees Two Charged with Attempted Murder

Stabbing at Lucky Lil’s Casino leaves man with shoulder, wrist wounds. Kyhl Lorenzen and Summer Overgaauw charged with attempted deliberate homicide. Overgaauw previously tied to 2022 case involving Tyler Netto shooting. Two people have been charged with attempted deliberate homicide after an...

Philip Conneller January 6, 2026
Las Vegas hit-and-run, Welcome to Las Vegas sign, Edward Dias, Lynessa Perkins, LASD deputy

Deadly Hit-and-Run Near Las Vegas Sign: Retired LA Deputy Accused

Retired LASD deputy accused in fatal Las Vegas New Year’s hit-and-run Witness says Cadillac struck pedestrian near Welcome sign, then fled Police tracked suspect to Orleans; victim’s dog later found trembling The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run near the “Welcome to Fabulous...

Philip Conneller January 6, 2026
Polymarket, Taiwan invasion 2026, China-Taiwan tensions, prediction markets, caspermc

Someone Just Placed a Massive Polymarket Bet on China Invading Taiwan

Polymarket “caspermc” backs 2026 Taiwan invasion with $37K. Headline $289K figure reflects potential payout, not the stake. Market odds stay low; insider theory highly implausible. A new Polymarket account has placed a massive bet on China invading Taiwan in 2026 – but...

Philip Conneller January 5, 2026
Hawthorne Race Course, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Illinois Racing Board, Fanatics sportsbook, Illinois racino

Illinois Regulators Halt Hawthorne Racing After Purse Checks Bounce

Illinois Racing Board orders Hawthorne to stop live racing and OTB Horsemen say purse checks bounced twice within weeks Shutdown leaves Illinois without live parimutuel racing, for now Illinois’ embattled Hawthorne Race Course was ordered to cease live racing and suspend its...

Philip Conneller January 5, 2026
Michael Owen, Casino.org, UK betting, Ireland betting, affiliate ambassador, responsible gambling

Michael Owen Joins Casino.org as Exclusive UK & Ireland Affiliate Ambassador

Michael Owen signs on as Casino.org’s UK & Ireland ambassador Partnership runs through 2026, focused on football and betting insight Owen will feature across UK and Ireland channels, promoting safer play Michael Owen, who during his playing career signed for some of...

Philip Conneller January 5, 2026
EEOC lawsuit, Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, Caesars Entertainment, ADA disability discrimination, medical leave accommodation

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Fired Dealer After Night Shift Heart Attack

EEOC says dealer fired after heart attack and medical leave Complaint alleges casino required full duty, no restrictions to return Agency seeks damages, policy changes, injunction, and jury trial A dealer who suffered a heart attack during an overnight shift at the...

Philip Conneller January 5, 2026
Elijah Brown, Nicholas Sunday, Dotty’s, Warm Springs Road, Nevada DUI

Deadly Las Vegas DUI Homeless Camp Crash: Driver Was Leaving Dotty’s

Driver returning from Dotty’s allegedly hit homeless camp, killing man. Police say Honda crossed lanes, left roadway, traveled about 1,000 feet. Blood test four hours later showed 0.144 BAC; tox pending. A man accused of crashing into a homeless encampment in Las...

Philip Conneller January 3, 2026
Magic Diamond Casino, Belgrade Montana, Ayden Klompien, casino robbery, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office

Magic Diamond Casino Patron Strangled in Restroom, Cash Stolen

Suspect allegedly strangled a casino patron with a charging cable, stole cash Deputies used video and interviews; found jacket with meth syringe Police say suspect admitted robbery; booked into Gallatin County jail A Belgrade, Mont. man was arrested Sunday night on suspicion...

Philip Conneller December 30, 2025
Casino Waldo, Chan Min Ching, Kathmandu casino fraud, Nepal gambling laws, casino cheating technology

Casino Waldo Chair Detained for Fraud as Nepal Cops Bust Hi-Tech Cheating

Chinese casino chair Chan Min Ching arrested in Kathmandu fraud probe. Police allege dummy players, contact lenses, and “chips in cards”. Case highlights Nepal’s tourist-focused casinos and limited corporate transparency. Police in Nepal have arrested the head of the company that operates...

Philip Conneller December 29, 2025
Villamanín, El Gordo, Spanish Christmas lottery, unregistered shares, lottery syndicate

Turmoil in Spanish Village After Catastrophic €4 Million Lottery Blunder

Error leaves 50 lottery shares unregistered and worthless El Gordo win turns into village feud, tears, and accusations Committee offers compromise; winners urged to accept cuts to compensate The quiet Spanish mountain village of Villamanín was plunged into turmoil just before Christmas...

Philip Conneller December 29, 2025