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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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4237 stories by Philip Conneller

Predictstreet Under Fire: FIFA Partner’s “Record Timing” License Probed
April 16, 2026

Predictstreet Under Fire: FIFA Partner’s “Record Timing” License Probed

FIFA partner Predictstreet launched without functioning markets or active users Gibraltar granted licence in “record timing” despite industry concerns Leadership links to Qatargate raise fresh scrutiny over regulatory oversight Gibraltar’s licensing authority has defended its...

Written by Philip Conneller
Hong Kong Scraps Basketball Betting Plan Over Prediction Market Fears
April 14, 2026

Hong Kong Scraps Basketball Betting Plan Over Prediction Market Fears

Hong Kong halts basketball betting rollout amid prediction market concerns Government fears legalization may unintentionally boost illegal gambling activity Lawmakers surprised as Beijing influence speculation emerges behind sudden pause Hong Kong’s plan to legalize basketball...

Written by Philip Conneller
Billion-Pound Jackpots Arrive: Powerball Makes Historic Move to the UK
April 14, 2026

Billion-Pound Jackpots Arrive: Powerball Makes Historic Move to the UK

Powerball launches in UK, introducing billion-pound uncapped jackpots UK winners receive tax-free prizes paid over 30 years Major Lotto overhaul set to double number of UK millionaires Powerball, America’s biggest jackpot game, is making the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Family Sues Aquarius Casino After Man’s Fatal Fall
April 13, 2026

Family Sues Aquarius Casino After Man’s Fatal Fall

Family alleges casino withheld footage after fatal elevator fall incident Man left paralyzed after fall later dies from injuries Lawsuit claims negligence despite unclear cause of accident The family of a man who was left...

Written by Philip Conneller
Poker Champ Who Claimed Kidnapping Sentenced to 3 Years for Fraud
April 13, 2026

Poker Champ Who Claimed Kidnapping Sentenced to 3 Years for Fraud

Poker champion jailed after orchestrating multi-million dollar auto loan fraud scheme Vanished dealer later found injured, claiming 33-day kidnapping ordeal Authorities question story as kidnapping claim remains unproven in court Four-time World Series Of Poker...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Poker Club Cleared of Money Laundering – but Not Illegal Gambling
April 12, 2026

Texas Poker Club Cleared of Money Laundering – but Not Illegal Gambling

Texas drops laundering case but still holds $2M in seized funds Authorities claim poker club violated Texas gambling laws Players left unpaid as The Lodge shuts down indefinitely Authorities in Texas are no longer pursuing...

Written 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