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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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4211 stories by Philip Conneller

Three-Time Lottery Winner Says ‘Aliens’ Gave Him the Numbers
April 12, 2026

Three-Time Lottery Winner Says ‘Aliens’ Gave Him the Numbers

Pennsylvania man links lottery wins to alien EVP communication Verified Pick 4 wins contrast with extraordinary paranormal claims Doubts emerge over unverified professorship and evolving origin story A Pennsylvania man claims that 'alien' beings helped...

Written by Philip Conneller
Torch Electronics Exits Missouri Amid Prosecution Threat
April 10, 2026

Torch Electronics Exits Missouri Amid Prosecution Threat

Torch halts Missouri gray-market machines amid criminal investigation threats Federal ruling declares slot-style devices illegal outside licensed casinos Retailers face charges but may get leniency if machines removed Torch Electronics is pulling its gray market...

Written by Philip Conneller
Wildhorse Casino Gunman Pleads Guilty in Robbery, Shooting Case
April 10, 2026

Wildhorse Casino Gunman Pleads Guilty in Robbery, Shooting Case

Oregon man pleads guilty after violent casino robbery and police shootout Suspect claimed to be God and fired at officer, injuring bystander Mental health struggles and fentanyl use revealed in court documents An Oregan man...

Written by Philip Conneller
Massachusetts Dem Who Gambled Campaign Cash Wants Pension Back
April 9, 2026

Massachusetts Dem Who Gambled Campaign Cash Wants Pension Back

Former lawmaker seeks pension reinstatement after federal fraud conviction Misused campaign funds tied to gambling, loans, and false taxes Court weighs whether crimes were personal or public misconduct A former Massachusetts lawmaker whose career unraveled...

Written by Philip Conneller
Wrongfully Arrested Peppermill Truck Driver Slams Facial Recognition Tech
April 8, 2026

Wrongfully Arrested Peppermill Truck Driver Slams Facial Recognition Tech

Lawyers acting for a man wrongly arrested at Reno’s Peppermill Casino following misuse of AI-based facial recognition say poor training has led police to unlawfully detain “thousands” in similar cases. In September 2023, truck driver...

Written by Philip Conneller
Betfair Eyes Prediction Market Growth with ‘Betfair Predicts’
April 8, 2026

Betfair Eyes Prediction Market Growth with ‘Betfair Predicts’

Betfair tests prediction markets product using existing exchange liquidity UK faces regulatory uncertainty between gambling and financial oversight bodies US crackdown highlights growing global tensions around prediction market classification UK exchange betting operator Betfair has...

Written by Philip Conneller
British Racing Leaders Urge Rethink on Affordability Checks
April 8, 2026

British Racing Leaders Urge Rethink on Affordability Checks

More than 400 racing leaders call for pause on betting checks Industry warns affordability measures threaten funding and jobs Concerns grow over black-market shift and intrusive regulations Over 400 figures from across British racing have...

Written by Philip Conneller
Israeli Crime Figure to Plead Guilty in Poker Ring Linked to Gilbert Arenas
April 7, 2026

Israeli Crime Figure to Plead Guilty in Poker Ring Linked to Gilbert Arenas

Yevgeni Gershman to plead guilty over high-stakes poker ring charges Illegal games at Arenas mansion allegedly tied to criminal network Hollywood Hills murder probe exposed broader underground gambling scene An alleged Israeli Mafia figure is...

Written by Philip Conneller
Update: Rapper Offset Shot, Injured at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
April 7, 2026

Update: Rapper Offset Shot, Injured at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood

UPDATE: Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on Monday night at the Hard Rock Hollywood for misdemeanor disorderly conduct-affray after getting into a fight, according to the Seminole Police Department. The incident occurred prior to Offset...

Written by Philip Conneller
Maine Tribes Win Right to Defend ‘Race-Based’ iGaming Law in Court
April 6, 2026

Maine Tribes Win Right to Defend ‘Race-Based’ iGaming Law in Court

Federal judge lets Wabanaki Nations defend Maine’s tribal gaming law Churchill Downs challenges tribal iGaming monopoly as unconstitutional and race-based Maine’s unique limits on tribal sovereignty complicate legal outlook A federal judge has granted Maine’s...

Written by Philip Conneller