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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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3661 stories by Philip Conneller

Aerion Warmsley, Na’onche Osborne, Aliante Casino, Carjacking

Aliante Car-Jacking Murder Suspect Threatened to Kill Woman Before Spree

Police say the suspect in last month's deadly shooting at Aliante Casino had made threats before the incident The suspect led police on an hours-long car chase before finally being arrested A Las Vegas man accused of shooting a former Nevada state...

Philip Conneller March 31, 2025
Michael Nolan, Western Regional OTB, whistleblower, Henry Wojtaszek, Richard Bianchi, wrongful termination

Batavia Downs Exec Fired After Blowing Whistle to FBI Settles for $550K

DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA. Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims. Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy.’ A former top executive for the Batavia Downs racetrack and casino experienced “living hell” after he blew the...

Philip Conneller March 31, 2025
Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, Vallejo casino, Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, United Auburn Indian Community

Vallejo Casino Hits Snag as DOI to ‘Reconsider’ Scotts Valley Decision

DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy’ The federal government has temporarily rescinded a decision by the Biden administration approving land owned by the Scotts...

Philip Conneller March 31, 2025
Cori Lynn Perkins, Ricardo Ortiz, Rio Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas Police Hunt Woman Accused of Killing Victim with Fentanyl

Police searching for suspect linked to deadly fentanyl overdose. Victim found dead; suspect stole car and went shopping. Prosecutors say suspect targets casino patrons with fentanyl scheme. Las Vegas police are looking for a woman accused of giving a man a deadly...

Philip Conneller March 28, 2025
Aliante Casino shooting, Aerion Warmsley, North Las Vegas Police Department, Boulder Highway

Aliante Casino Homicide Suspect Identified After Carjacking Spree

Suspect carjacked three vehicles, crashed, and injured multiple people Police pursued suspect exceeding 105 mph through Las Vegas streets Authorities finally arrested suspect after ramming final stolen vehicle A man suspected of shooting a person dead at the Aliante Casino led police...

Philip Conneller March 28, 2025
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas greyhound racing ban, Southland Casino Racing, GREY2K USA, Wheeling Island Casino & Racetrack, Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing, Simulcasts

Arkansas bans greyhound racing, becoming the 44th state overall. Simulcast betting on dog races will phase out by 2028. Advocates praise law, citing cruelty and declining industry trends. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill Tuesday to ban greyhound racing in...

Philip Conneller March 26, 2025
Rebecca Keith Wood, Palms Casino Resort, Otis Elevator Company, Clark County District Court

Woman Sues Palms Casino After 22-Story Elevator Plunge

Rebecca Keith Wood seeks damages after elevator’s sudden plunge Palms Casino and Otis accused of negligence, safety failures Past elevator incidents highlight risks despite safety mechanisms A woman who sustained “serious injuries” when an elevator at the Palms Casino Resort fell 22...

Philip Conneller March 26, 2025
Wai “Weezy” Hoang, Oakland Police Department, slaphouse, illegal gambling

Oakland Gambling Boss Arrested, 18 Shootings Linked to Gangland Feud

Oakland police raids uncover illegal gambling, drugs, firearms, and cash Wai “Weezy” Hoang arrested, linked to violent gambling dispute. “Slaphouses” operate in abandoned storefronts, fueling escalating gang conflict Police in Oakland, Calif. have linked 18 recent shootings to an escalating feud between...

Philip Conneller March 25, 2025
Pete Naccarelli, Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE), Atlantic City, MGM National Harbor, Parx Casino

CEASE Co-Founder Calls for End to ‘Outdated’ Smoking Laws in Atlantic City Casinos

Casino workers demand a permanent smoking ban in AC Some casinos in neighboring states are now smoke-free Indoor smoking harms revenue, patrons, and employee health “If Atlantic City casino executives are serious about turning their revenue around, the solution is simple: end...

Philip Conneller March 25, 2025
Casino Queen, DraftKings at Casino Queen, Daryl S. Muhammad, Larry Weber, Illinois State Police

Casino Queen Shooter Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison

Daryl S. Muhammad shot an unarmed guard during a 2017 robbery Three armed men stole $47K from Casino Queen before fleeing Muhammad must serve at least 85% of his 49-year sentence A Marietta, Ga. man convicted for his part in a robbery...

Philip Conneller March 25, 2025