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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.

Areas of Expertise

3663 stories by Philip Conneller

Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun Pocono Cop Charged with Promoting Illegal Gambling, Prostitution

A Pennsylvania state trooper whose job by day involved patrolling the Mohegan Sun Pocono on the outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania wore a different hat when the sun set. He was, by night, promoting prostitution and illegal gambling as proprietor of the Sinners...

Philip Conneller February 12, 2021
Super Bowl streaker

Super Bowl Streaker Can’t Collect $375,000 ‘Winnings’ After He Bet on Himself

The Super Bowl streaker who gatecrashed Sunday’s game in a lurid pink mankini will not be cashing out six figures anytime soon, as he had hoped. Yuri Andrade, 31, of Florida, briefly caused a stir by taking to the field with 5:03...

Philip Conneller February 12, 2021
Tevin Raeshaun Johnson

Circus Circus Reno Killer Gets Life Without Parole for Brutal Slaying

A North Dakota man was sentenced to life without parole Tuesday for the brutal murder of a woman he barely knew at Circus Circus Reno. Tevin Raeshaun Johnson, 23, killed 37-year-old Amber Morris of Ohio on July 29, 2019 by strangling her...

Philip Conneller February 11, 2021
Harrah's CoCal

Rincon Band Can’t Intervene in Lawsuit Sparked by Harrah’s SoCal Reopening Mid-Lockdown

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians may not intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by the former general manager of its Harrah's Southern California resort, a federal judge has ruled. Harrah's SoCal is managed for the Rincon by Caesars Enterprise Services (CES),...

Philip Conneller February 11, 2021
Crown Resorts

Packer Loyalist Execs Resign from Crown Resorts After Bergin Report

Two James Packer loyalists have resigned from the Crown Resorts board in the wake of a damning report that leaves the Australian casino giant fighting for its gaming license in New South Wales. Michael Johnston and Guy Jalland represented Crown’s biggest shareholder,...

Philip Conneller February 10, 2021
Desert Diamond

Desert Diamond Casino Kidnap Gang: Third Suspect Arrested in Phoenix

Police in Glendale, Arizona have arrested the third and final member of a gang suspected of posing as cops to kidnap two winning slots players from the Desert Diamond Casino, according to local reports. David Stevens, 31, was taken into custody on...

Philip Conneller February 9, 2021
netanyahu

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Pleads Not Guilty in Corruption Case Involving James Packer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Monday before abruptly leaving the Jerusalem District Court 20 minutes after the start of his trial. The 71-year-old is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in a case...

Philip Conneller February 9, 2021
Crown Sydney

Crown Resorts Deemed Unsuitable to Operate $1.7 Billion Sydney Casino

Crown Resorts is currently unfit to operate a Sydney casino. That’s the verdict of Patricia Bergin, former New South Wales Supreme Court judge and chair of a year-long inquiry into the company’s licensing suitability in the Australian state. The decision means the...

Philip Conneller February 9, 2021
Texas sports betting

Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks, Texas Rangers Cheerleading for State Sports Betting Bill

The NFL's Dallas Cowboys and the NBA's Mavericks, and MLB's Texas Rangers are throwing their weight behind a bill that would legalize sports betting in the Lone Star State. The Dallas Morning News reports that more Texas pro teams are expected to...

Philip Conneller February 8, 2021
Lee Chung Chak.

Thailand Arrests High-Ranking Triad Who Laundered Drug Money at Crown Melbourne

A reputed triad drugs boss accused of laundering millions through the Crown Melbourne Casino’s VIP rooms was arrested in Thailand in December, authorities in the southeast Asian nation said. Lee Chung Chak is believed to be a high-ranking member of the 14K...

Philip Conneller February 8, 2021