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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

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
Federal Appeals Court Sides with Kalshi in New Jersey Battle
April 6, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Sides with Kalshi in New Jersey Battle

Federal appeals court backs CFTC authority over Kalshi event contracts New Jersey challenge highlights clash between state gambling and federal law Conflicting rulings raise likelihood of Supreme Court intervention Dealing a blow to New Jersey...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Lottery Mistake Exposes $12M Winner’s Home Address
April 6, 2026

California Lottery Mistake Exposes $12M Winner’s Home Address

Lottery error exposes winner’s home address, triggering major safety concerns Public disclosure laws clash with urgent need for winner privacy protections Incident raises legal risks and questions over lottery data security What should have been...

Written by Philip Conneller
William Hill Jackpot Blunder Hospitalizes UK Player After £285K Win Reversal
April 5, 2026

William Hill Jackpot Blunder Hospitalizes UK Player After £285K Win Reversal

UK player claims £285K jackpot glitch triggered heart attack Thousands of William Hill and 888 players hit by payout error Operator seeks refunds after software glitch freezes massive winnings A British man who was led...

Written by Philip Conneller
Native Americans Were Gambling 12,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
April 5, 2026

Native Americans Were Gambling 12,000 Years Ago, Study Finds

Humans gambled thousands of years earlier than previously believed Ice Age artifacts reveal early Native American games of chance Study reinterprets museum objects as some of the world’s oldest dice Human beings have been gambling...

Written by Philip Conneller