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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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4166 stories 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
ICE Raid at Idaho Racetrack Sparks Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
February 11, 2026

ICE Raid at Idaho Racetrack Sparks Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit

Hundreds detained during Idaho racetrack gambling investigation Lawsuit alleges racial profiling and unconstitutional searches City officials named as defendants in federal case A raid last October by federal and local law enforcement on a licensed,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Stanley Ho Named in Epstein Files, Included in Testimony
February 11, 2026

Stanley Ho Named in Epstein Files, Included in Testimony

FBI summary references late casino mogul Stanley Ho in redacted complaint Epstein casually claimed Ho had triad connections, which family always denied Ho dominated Macau's casino industry until 2002 The late Macau casino magnate Stanley...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kalshi Targeted by Nevada in Gaming Law Enforcement Crackdown
February 11, 2026

Kalshi Targeted by Nevada in Gaming Law Enforcement Crackdown

Nevada to file civil enforcement case against Kalshi Appeal pending before Ninth Circuit over sports contracts State argues Kalshi harms regulated Nevada gaming market Nevada’s top state lawyers have told the U.S. Court of Appeals...

Written by Philip Conneller
Six Charged In Police Hunt For Suspect in London Casino Stabbing
February 10, 2026

Six Charged In Police Hunt For Suspect in London Casino Stabbing

Six men charged as murder investigation into casino stabbing widens Police still hunting suspect linked to fatal Knightsbridge attack Victim killed outside luxury casino near Harrods last summer Six men have been charged with perverting...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kalshi Bettors Headache over $4.4Million Cardi B Prediction
February 10, 2026

Kalshi Bettors Headache over $4.4Million Cardi B Prediction

Kalshi freezes Cardi B halftime market after ambiguous Super Bowl appearance Traders file CFTC complaint alleging unfair, discretionary settlement rules Case echoes earlier invasion disputes in geopolitical prediction markets Kalshi’s CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed today...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Moves to Eliminate Blackjack-Style Games from Cardrooms
February 10, 2026

California Moves to Eliminate Blackjack-Style Games from Cardrooms

New rules effectively bar traditional blackjack mechanics at California cardrooms Mandatory dealer rotation rules restrict third-party proposition player services Cardrooms warn changes will reduce revenue, jobs, and local tax funding California cardrooms that have spent...

Written by Philip Conneller
Dele Alli Linked to £150k Losses in Late-Night London Poker Sessions
February 9, 2026

Dele Alli Linked to £150k Losses in Late-Night London Poker Sessions

Late-night poker losses at London’s Victoria Casino raise fresh concerns Former England star struggles to revive career after injuries and setbacks Personal trauma and addiction issues shadow attempts at professional comeback Wayward English soccer star...

Written by Philip Conneller
Police Shocked by Harrowing Torture Footage in Casino Backroom
February 9, 2026

Police Shocked by Harrowing Torture Footage in Casino Backroom

Torture videos found on suspects’ phones shock Cypriot investigators Violence linked to protection racket operating in Pyla buffer zone Suspects arrested after shooting outside Larnaca police headquarters Police in Cyprus have launched an investigation into...

Written by Philip Conneller
Feds Allege $3M ‘Bonus Abuse’ Scheme Used Stolen IDs at FanDuel
February 9, 2026

Feds Allege $3M ‘Bonus Abuse’ Scheme Used Stolen IDs at FanDuel

Stolen identities allegedly used to open thousands of gambling accounts Bonus abuse scheme tied to $3 million in illicit winnings Prepaid cards allegedly used to launder gambling proceeds Federal agents in Connecticut have arrested two...

Written by Philip Conneller