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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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4303 stories by Philip Conneller

Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring
May 10, 2026

Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring

Chef “Gigi” Rovito accused of threatening gambling debtors in federal case Burr Ridge mayor publicly defends Rovito despite alleged Outfit-linked connections FBI raids expose sprawling illegal gambling network tied to suburban restaurants One of the...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup
May 7, 2026

New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Jersey proposes temporary World Cup betting tax to offset hosting costs Officials fear massive transportation and security expenses during 2026 tournament Lawmakers say FIFA should contribute more toward New Jersey infrastructure costs Concerned about...

Written by Philip Conneller
Scammer Posed as Light & Wonder to Steal $270K From Prairie Wind Casino
May 7, 2026

Scammer Posed as Light & Wonder to Steal $270K From Prairie Wind Casino

Federal indictment alleges casino email account secretly monitored for months Fraudsters impersonated Light & Wonder to redirect nearly $270,000 in payments FBI says international cyber fraud suspects will be pursued worldwide A federal court in...

Written by Philip Conneller
iGaming Marketing Professional Accused of Insider Polymarket Trades on Iran Conflict
May 7, 2026

iGaming Marketing Professional Accused of Insider Polymarket Trades on Iran Conflict

Israeli prosecutors accuse iGaming marketer of insider Polymarket trading on military strikes Dormant Polymarket account triggered online speculation before suspect’s arrest Reserve major allegedly leaked classified military timing information via WhatsApp An Israeli judge has...

Written by Philip Conneller
Coinbase Pivots to AI: Why the Crypto Giant is Cutting 14% of Staff to Fund a Massive Tech Overhaul
May 6, 2026

Coinbase Pivots to AI: Why the Crypto Giant is Cutting 14% of Staff to Fund a Massive Tech Overhaul

Coinbase cuts 14% of staff in sweeping AI-first restructuring move CEO Brian Armstrong pushes flatter teams and AI-native operating structure Layoffs come amid crypto slowdown and prediction market regulatory pressure Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is cutting...

Written by Philip Conneller
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi
May 6, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi

Federal judge rules Kalshi contracts likely fall under federal derivatives law Arizona blocked from pursuing criminal gambling case against Kalshi platform Ruling intensifies nationwide legal battle over sports prediction markets A federal judge has blocked...

Written by Philip Conneller
Muscogee Nation Fights to Keep Wind Creek Casino ‘Grave Desecration’ Case Alive
May 5, 2026

Muscogee Nation Fights to Keep Wind Creek Casino ‘Grave Desecration’ Case Alive

Muscogee Nation fights dismissal of lawsuit over sacred burial site Tribe alleges ancestors’ remains disturbed during Alabama casino construction Court battle centers on sovereignty, immunity, and protection of sacred land The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN)...

Written by Philip Conneller
Circle K Seeks to Freeze $12.8M Winning Arizona Lottery Ticket as Deadline Looms
May 5, 2026

Circle K Seeks to Freeze $12.8M Winning Arizona Lottery Ticket as Deadline Looms

Circle K seeks court order over disputed $12.8M lottery ticket Store manager allegedly bought winning ticket after discovering its value Case hinges on ownership rules and alleged insider knowledge use Circle K is asking an...

Written by Philip Conneller
Blackjack Ban Battle Escalates as California Cities Join Legal Fight
May 4, 2026

Blackjack Ban Battle Escalates as California Cities Join Legal Fight

Judge allows cities to join legal fight over blackjack ban New rules could slash cardroom revenue and city funding Industry warns regulations may dismantle California cardroom model UPDATE: On Monday, the California Superior Court denied...

Written by Philip Conneller
Greyhound Racing Nears End in US After Historic House Vote
May 1, 2026

Greyhound Racing Nears End in US After Historic House Vote

US House passes bill to effectively ban greyhound racing nationwide Measure targets betting, breeding, and training of racing greyhounds Senate decision looms as industry and advocates clash over ban The US House has passed a...

Written by Philip Conneller