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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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4301 stories by Philip Conneller

FanDuel Pressed to Reveal Celebrity Videos Sent to High-Rolling Gamblers
October 9, 2026

FanDuel Pressed to Reveal Celebrity Videos Sent to High-Rolling Gamblers

Three U.S. lawmakers are demanding that FanDuel release approximately 30 personalized celebrity videos sent to high-rolling bettors, pressing the operator over concerns the perks were used to exploit problem gamblers. Bryce Harper, above, said he...

Written by Philip Conneller
Brazil’s Gambling Ban Uncovers High-Value Suspicious Accounts During Mass Cash-Outs
October 8, 2026

Brazil’s Gambling Ban Uncovers High-Value Suspicious Accounts During Mass Cash-Outs

Brazilian authorities are investigating roughly 40 high-value online gambling accounts for potential ties to money laundering and organized crime. The suspicious profiles were flagged during a nationwide effort to return trapped player funds following the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Gambler Who Dropped Loaded Gun at Ameristar Craps Table Sentenced to Eight Years
October 8, 2026

Gambler Who Dropped Loaded Gun at Ameristar Craps Table Sentenced to Eight Years

A drug-impaired gambler who accidentally dropped a loaded handgun onto the floor of a Missouri casino and then pointed it at employees has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison. David Lidge, above, admitted...

Written by Philip Conneller
Newly Disclosed Letters Show Trump’s 2010 Macau Casino Dispute With Local ‘Kabob Stand’
October 8, 2026

Newly Disclosed Letters Show Trump’s 2010 Macau Casino Dispute With Local ‘Kabob Stand’

Donald Trump’s efforts to expand his brand into Macau’s booming gaming market in the 2000s were stymied by a local restaurant owner whose business shared his name—a competitor Trump’s attorneys disparagingly dismissed as a “kabob...

Written by Philip Conneller
California ‘House of Horrors’ Suspect Tied to Illicit Casino and Drug Bust
October 7, 2026

California ‘House of Horrors’ Suspect Tied to Illicit Casino and Drug Bust

A California property investor accused of abusing more than a dozen surrogacy-born children at his mansion is also facing scrutiny over an illegal casino and drug operation uncovered at a commercial building he owned. Guojun...

Written by Philip Conneller
Getaway Driver Sentenced in Minnesota Treasure Island Casino Robbery
October 7, 2026

Getaway Driver Sentenced in Minnesota Treasure Island Casino Robbery

The getaway driver in a brutal Minnesota home invasion targeting a Treasure Island Casino winner has avoided prison after cooperating with prosecutors. Deangelo Romaine Jacox, who avoided prison after cooperating with prosecutors in the $38,000...

Written by Philip Conneller
Colorado Man Says MGM Grand Security Gave Him Brain Injury After Women’s Restroom Incident
October 7, 2026

Colorado Man Says MGM Grand Security Gave Him Brain Injury After Women’s Restroom Incident

A Colorado man has filed a federal lawsuit against MGM Grand, claiming security officers tackled him inside his hotel room, leaving him with a mild traumatic brain injury, a fractured arm, a dislocated shoulder, and...

Written by Philip Conneller
Maverick Founder Saves Eight Washington Casinos as Two Nevada Properties Imperiled
October 7, 2026

Maverick Founder Saves Eight Washington Casinos as Two Nevada Properties Imperiled

Eight Washington cardrooms facing imminent closure will remain open after Maverick Gaming founder Eric Persson reached an agreement to buy back the distressed properties from the company’s lenders. Poker player and casino executive Eric Persson...

Written by Philip Conneller
DraftKings Accused of Using AI to Target Losing Gamblers in Class Action
October 6, 2026

DraftKings Accused of Using AI to Target Losing Gamblers in Class Action

DraftKings “weaponized” artificial intelligence to target losing gamblers with incentives encouraging them to keep wagering, according to a proposed federal class-action lawsuit—an allegation the sports betting giant strongly denies. A new lawsuit alleges DraftKings used...

Written by Philip Conneller
Thai Anti-Crime Crusader Accused in $30M Online Gambling Probe
October 6, 2026

Thai Anti-Crime Crusader Accused in $30M Online Gambling Probe

One of Thailand’s best-known anti-crime campaigners has been jailed pending trial after cyber police accused him of involvement in an illegal online boxing betting operation that allegedly handled more than $29 million. Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, above,...

Written by Philip Conneller