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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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4185 stories by Philip Conneller

China Online Gambling Crackdown: Over 11,500 Arrests Since February
June 23, 2020

China Online Gambling Crackdown: Over 11,500 Arrests Since February

Chinese authorities have arrested more than 11,500 people on suspicion of organizing cross-border gambling since the launch of a major crackdown at the end of February. That’s according to a statement from China’s Ministry of...

Written by Philip Conneller
G2E Las Vegas: Mammoth Gaming Expo Will Be Held in October, Say Organizers
June 19, 2020

G2E Las Vegas: Mammoth Gaming Expo Will Be Held in October, Say Organizers

G2E Las Vegas will go ahead this year, despite the threat of Covid-19. Organizers said Thursday that the exhibition — otherwise known as the Global Gaming Expo — will take place as planned at the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Chinese Anti-Gambling Campaign Offers Riches for Snitches
June 18, 2020

Chinese Anti-Gambling Campaign Offers Riches for Snitches

Citizens of Jilin, China can now earn up to RMB50,000 ($7,000 USD) for informing on neighbors they suspect of being involved in illegal gambling. It's part of a new trial system rolled out by authorities...

Written by Philip Conneller
Elon Musk Indicates Tunnels to Wynn Encore and Resorts World in Pipeline
June 16, 2020

Elon Musk Indicates Tunnels to Wynn Encore and Resorts World in Pipeline

Elon Musk has confirmed his tunnel construction enterprise, the Boring Company, expects to expand its underground transportation system. The plan will include a link between McCarran Airport and downtown Las Vegas, with stops at the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Betting Shops Reopen in England in Time for Wednesday EPL Restart
June 15, 2020

Betting Shops Reopen in England in Time for Wednesday EPL Restart

England’s betting shops opened their doors on Monday, more than 12 weeks after they were ordered to shutter as part of a national effort to contain the coronavirus. The resumption of retail betting is part...

Written by Philip Conneller
Dashcam Footage Shows Police Chokehold on Athabasca Chipewyan Chief in Alberta Casino Parking Lot
June 12, 2020

Dashcam Footage Shows Police Chokehold on Athabasca Chipewyan Chief in Alberta Casino Parking Lot

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he is “deeply alarmed” by images of the violent arrest of an indigenous tribal leader outside the Boomtown Casino in Fort McMurray, Alberta. His words came as Canadians...

Written by Philip Conneller
WSOP Moves Online, But Location Masking Could Be Minefield for Organizers
June 11, 2020

WSOP Moves Online, But Location Masking Could Be Minefield for Organizers

Coronavirus has driven the World Series of Poker exclusively online this year. But experts warn this could create some technical headaches for organizers, including the prospect of players using VPNs or virtual hosts to disguise...

Written by Philip Conneller
UK Lawmakers ‘Call for Evidence’ Suggests Loot-Box Clampdown Coming
June 8, 2020

UK Lawmakers ‘Call for Evidence’ Suggests Loot-Box Clampdown Coming

The UK government could include loot-box regulation as part of an expected wider overhaul of gambling legislation in the country. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will this week launch a call...

Written by Philip Conneller
Defaulting Alleged, As Drew Las Vegas Developer Witkoff ‘Confident’ of Completing Project
June 3, 2020

Defaulting Alleged, As Drew Las Vegas Developer Witkoff ‘Confident’ of Completing Project

Drew Las Vegas developer the Witkoff Group says it remains committed to completing the halted Strip construction project despite news it has defaulted on interest payments to investors. Business Korea reported this week that a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Crown Resorts Can’t Offer Slots in Sydney for 21 Years as Star Casino Snaps Up Monopoly
June 2, 2020

Crown Resorts Can’t Offer Slots in Sydney for 21 Years as Star Casino Snaps Up Monopoly

Crown Resorts will be barred from offering slots in Sydney at least until 2041. That's after rival Star Casino Sydney secured exclusive rights to the machines on the casino floors of the Australian capital. Star...

Written by Philip Conneller