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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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4165 stories 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
Donny Osmond and Las Vegas Casino Sued After Woman Struck By Orb
February 17, 2026

Donny Osmond and Las Vegas Casino Sued After Woman Struck By Orb

Illinois woman claims lighted ball caused retinal detachment Lawsuit targets Donny Osmond, Harrah’s over concert injury Plaintiff alleges dark showroom limited ability to avoid prop A Donny Osmond fan from Illinois is suing her hero...

Written by Philip Conneller
Federal Judge Rules Missouri Gray Market Gambling Machines Illegal
February 17, 2026

Federal Judge Rules Missouri Gray Market Gambling Machines Illegal

Federal judge declares Torch machines illegal gambling devices $500K jury verdict preceded broader legality ruling Decision could trigger statewide enforcement actions A federal judge dealt a major blow Monday to the “gray market” slot-style machines...

Written by Philip Conneller
Federal Judge Upholds Prison Term in Indiana Casino Campaign Scandal
February 16, 2026

Federal Judge Upholds Prison Term in Indiana Casino Campaign Scandal

Judge rejects Waltz motion to vacate prison sentence Scheme tied to Centaur casinos and $40,500 donations Hard Rock Northern Indiana project shadowed by probe A federal judge has rejected a bid by former Indiana state...

Written by Philip Conneller
BookieCo Loses License After Owner Arrested In Organized Crime Probe
February 16, 2026

BookieCo Loses License After Owner Arrested In Organized Crime Probe

Cyprus suspends BookieCo license after owner’s arrest Police allege torture videos found on another suspect’s phone Violent Larnaca brawl tied to wider organized crime probe Cypriot authorities have suspended the license of local land-based and...

Written by Philip Conneller
Surge in Identity Theft Linked to Online Betting Bonus Abuse
February 16, 2026

Surge in Identity Theft Linked to Online Betting Bonus Abuse

Identity theft fuels surge in online betting bonus abuse AI tools help fraudsters bypass gambling ID checks Operators report sharp rise in iGaming fraud schemes The liberalization of online sports betting and casino gaming in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Israel Charges Two Over Insider Polymarket Bets on Iran Conflict
February 13, 2026

Israel Charges Two Over Insider Polymarket Bets on Iran Conflict

Israeli reservist and civilian charged over insider Polymarket bets Allegedly used classified military intelligence during Iran conflict Case under gag order; no operational harm reported Israeli authorities have charged two people with serious security offenses...

Written by Philip Conneller
AGCO Moves to Suspend PointsBet Over Alleged Jontay Porter Betting Lapse
February 12, 2026

AGCO Moves to Suspend PointsBet Over Alleged Jontay Porter Betting Lapse

PointsBet faces five-day suspension over Porter betting failure AGCO says operator missed suspicious wagers tied to NBA scheme Company blames human error, plans to review appeal option Ontario’s gaming regulator, AGCO, has proposed suspending PointsBet...

Written by Philip Conneller
Supreme Court Star Turned Poker High-Roller Takes Stand in Tax Trial
February 12, 2026

Supreme Court Star Turned Poker High-Roller Takes Stand in Tax Trial

Goldstein says 2016 gambling income actually totaled zero Prosecutors allege millions underreported from poker matches Mortgage omissions and poker debts examined at trial Tom Goldstein, the former Supreme Court advocate who moonlighted as a high-stakes...

Written by Philip Conneller
Illusionist ‘Shaun Mistery’ Gets 10 Years After Multi-State Casino Scam Rampage
February 12, 2026

Illusionist ‘Shaun Mistery’ Gets 10 Years After Multi-State Casino Scam Rampage

Magician used misdirection to manipulate dealers and payouts Convicted of 13 felonies tied to Iowa casino case Prior convictions spanned seven states before final arrest A felonious magician who goes by “Shaun Mistery” has been...

Written by Philip Conneller