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Reporter: 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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3661 stories by Philip Conneller

Fresno state basketball, Bulldogs, Jalen Weaver, Zaon Collins, Mykell Robinson

Fresno State Basketball Players Probed for Betting on Team to Underperform

Fresno State and NCAA investigating men’s basketball players for betting Two players are under suspicion for wagering on their own team to underperform Fresno State has suspended two players from its men’s basketball team and removed another in the latest sports betting...

Philip Conneller February 24, 2025
Seattle Mayor, Bruce Harrell, Ameristar Council Bluff, gun charges

Seattle Mayor Was Arrested on Gun Charges at Ameristar Council Bluffs in 1996

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested for brandishing a gun at casino in 1996 Harrell claims he was receiving death threats and feared for his life Charges were later dropped Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested in 1996 for brandishing a gun...

Philip Conneller February 24, 2025
Wales, Greyhound racing, ban

Wales First UK Nation to Ban Greyhound Racing

Welsh government announces greyhound racing ban Move welcomed by animal rights groups GBGB claims “lack of evidence” to support the ban Wales will become the first UK country to ban greyhound racing – “as soon as practically possible,” the Welsh government announced...

Philip Conneller February 22, 2025
Texas Lottery, Lotto Texas Jackpot, Dan Patrick, lottery couriers

Texas Lt Gov. Threatens to Can Lottery After Monday’s $83.5 Million Lotto Texas Jackpot

Monday’s $83.5M Texas Lottery winner bought ticket through a Jackpocket lottery courier Confidence at an all-time low in lottery, although the win is legitimate Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to chase online courier services out of the state Someone won $83.5...

Philip Conneller February 20, 2025
Entain, Gavin Isaacs, Lachlan Fitt, Cameron Rodger, AUSTRAC

Three Entain Execs Quit in Nine Days as AUSTRAC Case Looms

Entain Australia Deputy CEO and CFO Lachlan Fitt, and Entain NZ director Cameron Rodger quit Entain Global CEO Gavin Isaacs left last week Company faces civil lawsuit from Australian Financial Intelligence Agency alleging AML failings It’s been one week since Entain Global...

Philip Conneller February 20, 2025
Kewadin Casinos, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, cyberattack

Kewadin Casinos Still Fighting Cyberattack After Nine Days

Kewadin Casinos were hit by a ransomware attack nine days ago Sault Ste. Marie Tribe is still battling to restore normal services There's still no gaming at the five casinos Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is struggling to get...

Philip Conneller February 18, 2025
Bitblox, Brandt Page interview

Interview: Bitblox and the Rise of Crypto-Powered Prediction Gaming

iGaming is expanding to incorporate new products like Bitblox, which allow users to make strategic wagers on the price of Bitcoin Bitblox CEO Brandt Page says his company's products are appealing to younger, tech-savvy users who are looking for alternatives to traditional...

Philip Conneller February 18, 2025
Texas Lottery, Gary Grief, lawsuit

Ex-Texas Lottery Chief ‘Rigged’ $95M Jackpot, Claims Lawsuit

In April 2023, a shadowy syndicate bought 25.8 million Texas Lottery tickets This covered every possible combination for the April 22 draw, winning $95M jackpot Lawsuit accuses former lottery chief Gary Grief of facilitating syndicate A class-action lawsuit accuses former Texas Lottery...

Philip Conneller February 17, 2025
Grand Forks Casino, Diane Larson, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (TMBCI)

Grand Forks Casino Bill Fails, Lawmaker Rebuked for ‘Cartel’ Comments

A North Dakota state senator faced criticism Friday for speculating that a proposed casino in the city of Grand Forks, N.D. could be financially backed by drug cartels, as a bill that would have enabled the project was voted down. Prior to...

Philip Conneller February 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Downs, Gulfstream Park, decoupling, HB 105

Tampa Bay Downs Commits to Live Racing in Florida

HB 105 would eliminate the requirement for Florida racetracks to offer a quota of live racing   Bill is supported by Gulfstream Park’s Stronach Group Tampa Bay Downs says it did not “initiate” the bill and commits to live racing for “years...

Philip Conneller February 17, 2025