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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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4164 stories by Philip Conneller

HISA Targets Churchill Downs in $5.6M Fight That Could Impact Kentucky Derby Betting
February 23, 2026

HISA Targets Churchill Downs in $5.6M Fight That Could Impact Kentucky Derby Betting

HISA seeks $5.6 million in alleged unpaid fees Churchill Downs denies wrongdoing, calls action regulatory overreach Dispute could affect simulcasting and Kentucky Derby wagering The federal racing regulator has launched enforcement action against Churchill Downs...

Written by Philip Conneller
Circle K Files Lawsuit Against Employee Over Disputed $12.8M Arizona Lottery Ticket Ownership
February 23, 2026

Circle K Files Lawsuit Against Employee Over Disputed $12.8M Arizona Lottery Ticket Ownership

Circle K challenges manager’s claim to $12.8M ticket Unpaid lottery ticket left behind wins massive jackpot Judge to decide who legally owns winning ticket Circle K is asking an Arizona judge to decide who legally...

Written by Philip Conneller
Naked Man Arrested at West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Casino Charged with Murdering Father
February 23, 2026

Naked Man Arrested at West Virginia’s Mardi Gras Casino Charged with Murdering Father

Man arrested naked at Nitro casino faces murder charge Police say suspect shot father six times Saturday Indecent exposure arrest led to homicide investigation break A West Virginia man arrested at Mardi Gras Casino in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Mayor Arrested After Gambling Machines Found in Laundromat
February 20, 2026

Texas Mayor Arrested After Gambling Machines Found in Laundromat

Hitchcock mayor arrested in eight-liner gambling probe Undercover deputies redeemed machine credits for cash Mayor also serves as Hitchcock ISD assistant superintendent The mayor of the small city of Hitchcock in Galveston County, Texas, was...

Written by Philip Conneller
Michigan Man Guilty of Murder in No-Body Killing of ‘High-Stakes’ Poker Player
February 19, 2026

Michigan Man Guilty of Murder in No-Body Killing of ‘High-Stakes’ Poker Player

Lansing jury convicts man in no-body poker killing Victim carried up to $15K to poker game Blood evidence found inside SUV despite deep cleaning An already-incarcerated Lansing, Mich., man has been convicted of the murder...

Written by Philip Conneller
Casino-Banned Las Vegas Pimp Accused of Attempted Child Kidnap
February 19, 2026

Casino-Banned Las Vegas Pimp Accused of Attempted Child Kidnap

Las Vegas man accused of attempting child kidnapping Previously banned from Nevada casinos for sex trafficking Charge carries potential life sentence under state law A notorious pimp banned from Nevada casinos for sex trafficking was...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Cardrooms Warn Of Job Losses Under Blackjack Ban
February 18, 2026

California Cardrooms Warn Of Job Losses Under Blackjack Ban

Cardrooms warn rules could cut business activity by half Cities fear lost tax revenue funding police and fire Industry vows legal pushback over blackjack-style game changes Advocates for California cardrooms say looming restrictions on blackjack-style...

Written by Philip Conneller
Stake.com Named in Near $1M Crypto Fraud Case Involving Ex-SCSU Basketball Player
February 18, 2026

Stake.com Named in Near $1M Crypto Fraud Case Involving Ex-SCSU Basketball Player

Former college athlete accused of $950K crypto fraud Prosecutors say funds lost gambling on Stake.com Defendant denies charges in 21-count federal indictment A Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) men’s basketball player concocted a fraudulent cryptocurrency...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Gambler Who Lost $80,000 Guilty of ‘Terroristic Threats’ to Louisville Cardinals
February 18, 2026

Texas Gambler Who Lost $80,000 Guilty of ‘Terroristic Threats’ to Louisville Cardinals

Texas gambler admits threatening Louisville coach, quarterback over $80K loss Court filings show threats triggered round-the-clock security measures States and sportsbooks move to curb betting-related athlete abuse A Corpus Christi, Texas man has been convicted...

Written by Philip Conneller
Polymarket Targets China With Lunar New Year Bets
February 18, 2026

Polymarket Targets China With Lunar New Year Bets

Polymarket hires Mandarin staff, builds Chinese-language interface Spring Festival Gala bets draw significant trading volume China bans gambling and crypto trading for mainland users Polymarket appears to be testing whether its crypto-based prediction market model...

Written by Philip Conneller