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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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4211 stories by Philip Conneller

Bookies Sweat 200/1 Tottenham Hotspur Relegation
March 6, 2026

Bookies Sweat 200/1 Tottenham Hotspur Relegation

Tottenham slump turns 200-1 relegation bets into bookmaker liability. Spurs sit just above relegation after fifth straight Premier League defeat. Early bettors could land huge payouts if Tottenham drop. UK sportsbooks say they will take...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kiowa Tribe Impeaches Chairman Who Hobnobbed with South Korean ‘Cult’
March 6, 2026

Kiowa Tribe Impeaches Chairman Who Hobnobbed with South Korean ‘Cult’

Kiowa lawmakers unanimously impeach Chairman SpottedBird over alleged financial misconduct Controversial Korea trip tied to Good News Mission draws scrutiny Casino oversight dispute and $300K trustee stipends central to impeachment The Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma...

Written by Philip Conneller
Medical Supply Exec in $3M Tax Evasion Case Caught with $400K in Shopping Bag
March 4, 2026

Medical Supply Exec in $3M Tax Evasion Case Caught with $400K in Shopping Bag

Federal judge increases Alex Kleiman’s bail to $350,000 before sentencing Casino security footage shows the executive entering an Atlantic City casino with $400,000 Medical supply executive admitted to tax evasion tied to nearly $3 million...

Written by Philip Conneller
Nevada Casino to Pay $1M After Hack Exposed Data of 229,000 people
March 4, 2026

Nevada Casino to Pay $1M After Hack Exposed Data of 229,000 people

Eureka Casino agrees to $1M settlement after major 2022 ransomware breach Hack exposed personal data of more than 229,000 customers and employees Victims may claim up to $5,000 for documented breach-related losses The Eureka Casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Philadelphia Store Clerk Who Was Shot During Game Cash Theft Sues Banilla Games
March 3, 2026

Philadelphia Store Clerk Who Was Shot During Game Cash Theft Sues Banilla Games

Philadelphia clerk Ahmedein Maham was shot during a robbery targeting skill-gaming cash Lawsuit claims Banilla machines forced workers to manage large payouts Case highlights the safety risks of unregulated skill games in Pennsylvania A Philadelphia...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Moves to Crack Down on Prediction Markets
March 3, 2026

Ex-Trump Chief of Staff Moves to Crack Down on Prediction Markets

Mick Mulvaney launches coalition targeting prediction markets like Kalshi States and tribes push to regulate prediction markets as gambling CFTC oversight faces a new challenge as political allies back markets Ex-Trump chief of staff Mick...

Written by Philip Conneller
Novomatic Billionaire Founder Johann Graf Charged in Casino Corruption Case
March 3, 2026

Novomatic Billionaire Founder Johann Graf Charged in Casino Corruption Case

Austrian prosecutors file corruption charges in Casinos Austria scandal Novomatic founder Johann Graf accused of active trading in influence Case revives fallout from Strache and covert video Austrian authorities have charged Johann Graf, the billionaire...

Written by Philip Conneller
Home Depot Employee Stole $4M in Gift Cards to Fund ‘Extravagant Gambling Lifestyle’
March 2, 2026

Home Depot Employee Stole $4M in Gift Cards to Fund ‘Extravagant Gambling Lifestyle’

Former Home Depot employee stole 8,325 company gift cards $4 million scheme funded gambling A Secret Service investigation led to a federal prison sentence A former employee of The Home Depot has been sentenced to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Chicago-Area Racetrack Hawthorne Files For Bankruptcy, Lists Up to $500M in Liabilities
March 2, 2026

Chicago-Area Racetrack Hawthorne Files For Bankruptcy, Lists Up to $500M in Liabilities

Hawthorne files Chapter 11 with liabilities up to $500M Illinois Racing Board halts racing after bounced purse checks Fanatics owed $8.75M as racino project remains stalled The stricken Hawthorne Race Course near Chicago filed for...

Written by Philip Conneller
Alleged Gambino Bookie Threatened to Behead Debtor’s Son: Feds
March 2, 2026

Alleged Gambino Bookie Threatened to Behead Debtor’s Son: Feds

Federal indictment details illegal sports betting and loansharking scheme. Prosecutors cite violent threats against debtors and witnesses. Recorded calls allegedly reveal mafia-linked gambling profits. An alleged Gambino bookie and loan shark threatened to cut off...

Written by Philip Conneller