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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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4187 stories by Philip Conneller

Duke and Duchess of Sussex Job Offer Was No Publicity Stunt, Says Casino
January 16, 2020

Duke and Duchess of Sussex Job Offer Was No Publicity Stunt, Says Casino

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, ponder their next move after their earth-shattering decision to “step back” from royal life and become “financially self-sufficient,” a California casino is throwing...

Written by Philip Conneller
Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Sued by German Casino Worker Over “Nazi” Comment
January 16, 2020

Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Sued by German Casino Worker Over “Nazi” Comment

Ai Weiwei – the renowned artist and perhaps the West’s most celebrated Chinese dissident – is being sued by a worker at Spielbank Berlin (Casino Berlin), whom he accused of “Nazi thinking.” The news comes...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Explosive’ 2009 Report on Crime-Ridden BC Casino Sector May Have Triggered Government Shutdown of Police Unit
January 15, 2020

‘Explosive’ 2009 Report on Crime-Ridden BC Casino Sector May Have Triggered Government Shutdown of Police Unit

A 2009 report seen by Canada’s Global News that revealed the extent of money laundering, loan sharking, corruption, violence, and human trafficking within British Columbia’s legal and illegal casino industries was apparently ignored by the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma Called Out for Missing Responsible Gambling Targets
January 15, 2020

Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma Called Out for Missing Responsible Gambling Targets

Four US states have been named and shamed for failing to meet their responsible gaming spending targets in a new report from the Responsible Gaming Collaborative (RGC). Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma each fell short...

Written by Philip Conneller
Prison for Hacker Who Attacked UK National Lottery Database for £5
January 15, 2020

Prison for Hacker Who Attacked UK National Lottery Database for £5

A Londoner who hacked the UK National Lottery website to steal sensitive customer information has been sentenced to nine months in prison. Prosecutors said Anwar Batson used “credential stuffing” to launch the attack in late...

Written by Philip Conneller
Private Investigator Gets Probation in Hacking Case that Spoiled Shinnecock Tribal Casino Plan
January 14, 2020

Private Investigator Gets Probation in Hacking Case that Spoiled Shinnecock Tribal Casino Plan

An ex-private investigator whose hacking activities are blamed for destabilizing a tribal government and destroying its dream to build a New York casino was sentenced to three years probation by a federal judge Monday, Newsday...

Written by Philip Conneller
Britain Bans Credit Card Payments for All Gambling Products Except Lottery
January 14, 2020

Britain Bans Credit Card Payments for All Gambling Products Except Lottery

Britain will prohibit the use of credit cards as a payment mechanism for the gambling sector starting April 14. The ban was announced by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on Tuesday morning, triggering sharp falls...

Written by Philip Conneller
RuPaul Drag Race Finalist ‘Baga Chipz’ Cries Discrimination Over Refused Entry to Genting Casino
January 13, 2020

RuPaul Drag Race Finalist ‘Baga Chipz’ Cries Discrimination Over Refused Entry to Genting Casino

A recent finalist on the UK version of RuPaul’s Drag Race claims he was refused entry to the Genting Casino in Edinburgh, Scotland because of discrimination, and was dubbed “a fella in makeup” by door...

Written by Philip Conneller
Former CFO Caught in Corruption Scandal Sues Casinos Austria for €2.3 Million
January 13, 2020

Former CFO Caught in Corruption Scandal Sues Casinos Austria for €2.3 Million

The controversial former CFO of Casinos Austria (CA), Peter Sidlo, has filed a lawsuit against his ex-employer seeking €2.3 million ($2.56 million) for unfair dismissal. Sidlo held the top financial role, briefly, at the casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
FA Cup Games Now Free To Stream, As UK Betting Companies Respond To Pressure
January 12, 2020

FA Cup Games Now Free To Stream, As UK Betting Companies Respond To Pressure

UK betting companies claim they are prepared to share their broadcasting rights on certain soccer matches. The rights were purchased in 2017 for a total of almost $1 billion. The move followed an outcry over...

Written by Philip Conneller