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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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4237 stories by Philip Conneller

Texas’ Largest Poker Room Shutdown Likely Permanent After ‘Illegal Gambling’ Raid
March 26, 2026

Texas’ Largest Poker Room Shutdown Likely Permanent After ‘Illegal Gambling’ Raid

Texas poker giant The Lodge shuts down after state raid Investigation targets alleged illegal gambling and money laundering activity Closure highlights legal gray area facing Texas card clubs Two weeks after authorities raided Texas’ largest...

Written by Philip Conneller
L.A. Powerball Pretender’s Bizarre Billion-Dollar Claim Collapses in Court
March 24, 2026

L.A. Powerball Pretender’s Bizarre Billion-Dollar Claim Collapses in Court

Woman falsely claimed $1.08 billion lottery prize, lawsuit dismissed Judge rules no contract existed, calls claims “threadbare” Real winner confirmed months later, ending bizarre public spectacle A Los Angeles woman who claimed to be the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Taiwanese Fugitive ‘The Eel’ Shot Dead in Cambodia
March 24, 2026

Taiwanese Fugitive ‘The Eel’ Shot Dead in Cambodia

Taiwanese fugitive tied to 88 Club scandal killed in Cambodia Police probe targeted shooting linked to gambling finance networks Case exposed links between underground banking, police, and elites A slippery Taiwanese organized crime figure known...

Written by Philip Conneller
Woman Accused of Pistol-Whipping Man at Bally’s Dover Craps Table Turns Herself In
March 24, 2026

Woman Accused of Pistol-Whipping Man at Bally’s Dover Craps Table Turns Herself In

Craps table dispute spirals into shocking handgun assault at casino Woman allegedly strikes man with gun, then walks out Former casino worker surrenders days after chaotic confrontation Delaware’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has announced the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Hacker Targets Malta Gaming Authority, Alleges Crime Links
March 23, 2026

Hacker Targets Malta Gaming Authority, Alleges Crime Links

Hacker claims MGA breach and threatens to expose crime links Malta’s gambling hub status faces renewed scrutiny and pressure Past scandals resurface as regulator denies all allegations A self-described white-hat (ethical) hacker has claimed responsibility...

Written by Philip Conneller
William Hill on the Hook After Glitch Sparks Multiple Massive Jackpot Payouts
March 23, 2026

William Hill on the Hook After Glitch Sparks Multiple Massive Jackpot Payouts

William Hill glitch credited players with six-figure jackpot payouts Customers asked to return funds after withdrawals were already completed Random jackpot mechanic raises questions over whether wins seemed legitimate William Hill UK is asking an...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Joker’ Gambler Admits $95M Texas Lottery Takeover
March 23, 2026

‘Joker’ Gambler Admits $95M Texas Lottery Takeover

Syndicate spent $25 million to cover nearly all lottery combinations Operation printed millions of tickets across Texas in 72 hours Scheme triggered political backlash and dismantling of lottery commission A secretive professional gambler known as...

Written by Philip Conneller
Scotland and Wales Ban Greyhound Racing — Will England Follow?
March 20, 2026

Scotland and Wales Ban Greyhound Racing — Will England Follow?

Scotland and Wales vote to ban greyhound racing within days Industry decline and welfare concerns drive political momentum for bans England unlikely to follow soon due to active industry and betting ties Lawmakers in Scotland...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Man Avoids Prison After Brutal Hate Crime Outside MGM Grand Detroit
March 19, 2026

Texas Man Avoids Prison After Brutal Hate Crime Outside MGM Grand Detroit

Texas man avoids prison after violent hate crime outside Detroit casino Woman left unconscious after homophobic assault Victims criticize security response as attacker receives probation sentence A Texas man has avoided a prison sentence after...

Written by Philip Conneller
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast Sued After Shower Door Explosion
March 17, 2026

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast Sued After Shower Door Explosion

The guest alleges that a shower door exploded, causing severe cuts across her body Lawsuit claims casino failed to inspect or maintain the glass door Incident highlights broader safety concerns around shattering shower doors A...

Written by Philip Conneller