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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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Macau Casinos Must Have Clocks on All Slots by 2024
September 13, 2021

Macau Casinos Must Have Clocks on All Slots by 2024

What’s the one thing you will soon find all over Macau casinos that you won’t find in Las Vegas for love nor money? Nope, it’s not corrupt Communist party officials making whoopee. In fact, the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Cambodia Casino Shootout Uncovers Crypto Scams, Slave Labor, Sex Trafficking
September 13, 2021

Cambodia Casino Shootout Uncovers Crypto Scams, Slave Labor, Sex Trafficking

Cambodian authorities arrested 15 people over the weekend following a raid on a casino in the southwest coastal city of Sihanoukville, during which shots were fired at police. Inside the building on Ocheatel Beach, police...

Written by Philip Conneller
Stanley Mallin, Caesars Palace Visionary, Dies at 98
September 13, 2021

Stanley Mallin, Caesars Palace Visionary, Dies at 98

Stanley Mallin, who built Caesars Palace with his business partner, Jay Sarno, has died at age 98, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The pair is widely credited with creating Caesars' themed hotel-casino concept. They’re commemorated...

Written by Philip Conneller
Yokohama Pulls Out of Japanese Casino Race
September 10, 2021

Yokohama Pulls Out of Japanese Casino Race

Japan’s second-biggest city, Yokohama, has officially withdrawn its bid to host a casino resort. The city was once a big favorite to be chosen as a location for one of three integrated resorts under government...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mmabatho Palms, South Africa’s Oldest Casino Resort, Devastated by Fire
September 9, 2021

Mmabatho Palms, South Africa’s Oldest Casino Resort, Devastated by Fire

Investigations are underway about the cause of a fire that ravaged South Africa’s oldest casino, the Mmabatho Palms Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort, on Wednesday morning. While details are scarce, aerial images of the property...

Written by Philip Conneller
888 Holdings Announces $3B Deal to Acquire William Hill’s Non-US Assets
September 9, 2021

888 Holdings Announces $3B Deal to Acquire William Hill’s Non-US Assets

The worst-kept secret in gaming is now official. On Thursday morning, 888 Holdings confirmed it has agreed to purchase William Hill’s non-US assets from US casino giant Caesars Entertainment Inc., beating the private equity firm Apollo...

Written by Philip Conneller
888 Holdings ‘£2B’ Agreement for William Hill Europe is Real, Say UK Media
September 8, 2021

888 Holdings ‘£2B’ Agreement for William Hill Europe is Real, Say UK Media

888 Holdings sealed the deal to buy William Hill’s European assets from Caesars Entertainment Inc for north of £2 billion (US$2.76 billion ), according to The Times. The British national newspaper on Wednesday was sticking...

Written by Philip Conneller
888 Holdings Close to Acquiring William Hill’s European Operations with £2B Offer
September 7, 2021

888 Holdings Close to Acquiring William Hill’s European Operations with £2B Offer

888 Holdings (LON: 888) says it is in "advanced discussions" with Caesars Entertainment Inc to acquire William Hill’s European operations. The Gibraltar-based company made the announcement in a filing to the London Stock Exchange Tuesday morning,...

Written by Philip Conneller
US Supreme Court May Legalize Texas Tribal Gaming, Potentially Influencing Other States
September 7, 2021

US Supreme Court May Legalize Texas Tribal Gaming, Potentially Influencing Other States

The Biden administration is pushing the US Supreme Court to recognize the gaming rights of two Texas tribes -- the Tigua and Alabama Coushatta. But according to Native American gaming experts, the case could have...

Written by Philip Conneller
Flutter Entertainment Introduces £/€500 Monthly Loss Limit for Under 25s
September 6, 2021

Flutter Entertainment Introduces £/€500 Monthly Loss Limit for Under 25s

Flutter Entertainment, the world’s biggest online gambling company, has imposed a £500 (US$692) and €500 (US$593) loss limit for customers under 25 in the UK and Ireland, respectively. The cap comes as Flutter seeks to...

Written by Philip Conneller