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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

Ajax Soccer Stars Blind, Klaassen Accused of Insider Trading in Sorare NFTs
April 27, 2022

Ajax Soccer Stars Blind, Klaassen Accused of Insider Trading in Sorare NFTs

Dutch soccer stars Daley Blind and Davy Klaassen are suspected of insider trading on NFT fantasy soccer platform Sorare, BNR reports. Fingers were prodded at Blind and Klassen ahead of the Dutch Cup Final (KNVB...

Written by Philip Conneller
iProsperity Fugitive Michael Gu Blew Millions at Star Sydney, Inquiry Hears
April 27, 2022

iProsperity Fugitive Michael Gu Blew Millions at Star Sydney, Inquiry Hears

On Tuesday, a public inquiry into Star Sydney’s licensing suitability focused on the relationship between the casino’s head of VIP operations and alleged corporate fraudster Michael Gu. Gu was the head of Sydney-based property group...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Wynn Resorts Exec Gamal Abdelaziz Appeals Sentence in College Admissions Scandal
April 26, 2022

Ex-Wynn Resorts Exec Gamal Abdelaziz Appeals Sentence in College Admissions Scandal

A former Wynn Resorts executive sentenced to 13 months in prison for his role in the college admissions bribery scandal appealed his conviction Monday. Gamal Abdelaziz, also known as Gamal Aziz, was found guilty of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Suncity Entertainment Arm to Change Name to Yeah Yeah Group
April 25, 2022

Suncity Entertainment Arm to Change Name to Yeah Yeah Group

Disgraced Macau junket group Suncity’s media and entertainment arm is mulling a name change as it seeks to distance itself from its jailed founder, Alvin Chau. Sun Entertainment Group Ltd has told shareholders that it...

Written by Philip Conneller
IGT Sues UK Gambling Commission Over Partner Camelot’s Failed Lottery Bid
April 25, 2022

IGT Sues UK Gambling Commission Over Partner Camelot’s Failed Lottery Bid

IGT is the latest litigant hoping to overturn the UK Gambling Commission’s decision to award Britain’s £80 billion (US$108 billion) National Lottery contract to Allywn Entertainment. IGT claims the UKGC violated its obligations to provide...

Written by Philip Conneller
UK Seizes £2M from QPay Europe Over Link to $150M US Payments Fraud
April 24, 2022

UK Seizes £2M from QPay Europe Over Link to $150M US Payments Fraud

UK financial regulators have seized £2 million (US$2.57) from digital payments processor QPay Europe. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) claimed the funds were proceeds of a $150 million US bank fraud linked to illegal online...

Written by Philip Conneller
Trey Songz ‘Assault’ at Foxwoods Casino Caught on Video, Victim Wants $5M
April 22, 2022

Trey Songz ‘Assault’ at Foxwoods Casino Caught on Video, Victim Wants $5M

Just two weeks after Las Vegas Metro Police (LVMPD) dropped its sexual assault investigation against Trey Songz, video footage has emerged of the singer pulling a woman’s breast out of her bikini top. The incident...

Written by Philip Conneller
Resorts World New York City Security Guard Busted for Planned Casino Heist
April 22, 2022

Resorts World New York City Security Guard Busted for Planned Casino Heist

FBI agents arrested a Resorts World New York City security guard Wednesday for plotting a heist at the casino on the following day. In March, Selwyn Balkissoon of Ozone Park, Queens, recruited a would-be accomplice...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Mashpee Chairman Bribery, Extortion Trial Underway in Boston
April 21, 2022

Ex-Mashpee Chairman Bribery, Extortion Trial Underway in Boston

The bribery and extortion trial of Cedric Cromwell, the former chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe of Massachusetts, kicked off this week in Boston. Cromwell was indicted in January 2021 for extorting almost $60,000 from...

Written by Philip Conneller
Philippine Online Cockfighting ‘Fixers’ Still Missing as Senate Investigation Wraps
April 21, 2022

Philippine Online Cockfighting ‘Fixers’ Still Missing as Senate Investigation Wraps

A Philippine Senate committee investigating the mysterious disappearances of 34 men with connections to the newly regulated online cockfighting (e-sabong) market wrapped up proceedings this week. But The Philippine Inquirer reports the Senate Committee on...

Written by Philip Conneller