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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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4238 stories by Philip Conneller

Man Says Scorpion Stung Him in Bed at Las Vegas Hotel
March 11, 2026

Man Says Scorpion Stung Him in Bed at Las Vegas Hotel

Los Angeles visitor claims scorpion sting in Las Vegas hotel bed Arizona bark scorpion is most venomous species in the United States Hotel scorpion encounters are rare despite Nevada’s desert habitat A Los Angeles man...

Written by Philip Conneller
Inside the $180K Baccarat Cheating Plot That Almost Fooled a Zurich Casino
March 10, 2026

Inside the $180K Baccarat Cheating Plot That Almost Fooled a Zurich Casino

Eleven-player baccarat team executed sophisticated casino cheating scheme in Zurich Hidden phone camera captured card sequence to predict baccarat shoe Casino surveillance review exposed the scam after suspicious $180K win In March 2024, a group...

Written by Philip Conneller
Is Ryan Giggs the Worst Ever Ambassador for International Women’s Day? His Shady Casino Ad Sparks Backlash
March 9, 2026

Is Ryan Giggs the Worst Ever Ambassador for International Women’s Day? His Shady Casino Ad Sparks Backlash

Ryan Giggs appears in International Women’s Day promotion for controversial casino. Critics question why gambling site chose scandal-hit soccer star. Campaign sparks backlash over tone-deaf marketing and Giggs’ past allegations. Soccer legend Ryan Giggs has...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Homeless Colorado Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize at Walmart
March 9, 2026

Ex-Homeless Colorado Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize at Walmart

Formerly homeless Colorado man wins $1 million scratch-off at Walmart Lottery ticket purchased during frustrating work shift changes his life Second story shows similar $1 million win for long-term homeless man Not long ago, Jonathan...

Written by Philip Conneller
Casino Billionaire’s Donation to Tommy Tuberville Campaign Raises Eyebrows in Alabama
March 9, 2026

Casino Billionaire’s Donation to Tommy Tuberville Campaign Raises Eyebrows in Alabama

Casino billionaire Jeffrey Soffer donates $10,000 to Tuberville campaign Donation reignites debate over Alabama lottery and casino legalization Out-of-state casino backing raises questions about gambling expansion College football coach turned Republican US Senator Tommy Tuberville...

Written by Philip Conneller
Death Threats Demanding Players Throw Matches Raise Fears of WTA Data Breach
March 9, 2026

Death Threats Demanding Players Throw Matches Raise Fears of WTA Data Breach

Death threats demanded players deliberately lose matches during professional tournaments. Messages included gun images and detailed personal information about players’ families. Incidents highlight rising gambling abuse and match-fixing risks in tennis. A series of disturbing...

Written by Philip Conneller
Former Iowa Criminal Investigation Agent Claims He Was Fired After Criticizing College Athlete Betting Probe
March 6, 2026

Former Iowa Criminal Investigation Agent Claims He Was Fired After Criticizing College Athlete Betting Probe

Former Iowa DCI agent sues state alleging retaliation after whistleblowing. Lawsuit challenges investigation targeting college athletes for illegal sports betting. Probe used GeoComply location data; critics questioned legality of searches. A former agent with the...

Written 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