Casino.org logo Main menu

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.

Avatar photo

Senior Reporter

Expert since 2018

4169 stories by Philip Conneller

Ex-Nevada Prosecutor Gets Suspended Jail Term in Peppermill Lewdness Case
January 27, 2026

Ex-Nevada Prosecutor Gets Suspended Jail Term in Peppermill Lewdness Case

Former Washoe County prosecutor sentenced after public lewdness incident. Peppermill security video allegedly shows indecent exposure in valet area. Judge suspends 180-day jail term with counseling, sobriety conditions. A former Nevada prosecutor caught literally with...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lumbee Land Buy on I-95 Raises Prospect of North Carolina’s Fourth Casino
January 27, 2026

Lumbee Land Buy on I-95 Raises Prospect of North Carolina’s Fourth Casino

Lumbee Tribe acquires land in North Carolina on I-95 Purchase came as Congress moved to grant long-sought federal recognition Chairman says referendum first; plans range from resort to industrial park The Lumbee Tribe of North...

Written by Philip Conneller
EPL Club Owner Tony Bloom Admits Using Proxy Betting Account in £13M Lawsuit
January 26, 2026

EPL Club Owner Tony Bloom Admits Using Proxy Betting Account in £13M Lawsuit

Bloom admits StarLizard placed bets via Farage aide George Cottrell. Ex-employee Ryan Dudfield sues, claiming a 7% profit share. Bloom says Dudfield cashed out in 2022 and settled. Tony Bloom, the poker player, sports bettor,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Florida Senior Stole $600K to Feed Lottery Scratch-off Obsession
January 26, 2026

Florida Senior Stole $600K to Feed Lottery Scratch-off Obsession

Accountant Dennis Maxey sentenced to 15 years for fraud scheme Prosecutors say theft funded decade-long Florida Lottery scratch-off habit Victims said he faked IRS payments and bogus loan promises A 79-year-old Florida accountant who spent...

Written by Philip Conneller
Criminal Group ‘Took Over’ Club as 19 Arrested in Israeli Soccer Betting Probe
January 26, 2026

Criminal Group ‘Took Over’ Club as 19 Arrested in Israeli Soccer Betting Probe

Police arrest 19 players and officials over alleged match-fixing scheme. Investigators allege illegal betting, bribery and money laundering involvement. Club chairman expresses shock; lawyers say suspects deny wrongdoing. Israeli authorities Monday arrested 19 people linked...

Written by Philip Conneller
Dad Who Gambled Drug Lord’s Money Died in Acid Attack, Ex-Wife Faces Trial
January 23, 2026

Dad Who Gambled Drug Lord’s Money Died in Acid Attack, Ex-Wife Faces Trial

Jury hears Danny Cahalane died weeks after a brutal acid attack. Prosecutors say “Frost” Ryan Kennedy ordered it from Dubai. Ex-wife Paris Wilson among 10 defendants charged in plot. A father of two who gambled...

Written by Philip Conneller
How to Spot an Illegal Online Casino: German Regulator Reveals Red Flags
January 23, 2026

How to Spot an Illegal Online Casino: German Regulator Reveals Red Flags

GGL publishes holiday guide to help players spot illegal sites Offshore casinos look legit, using SEO, affiliates, and cloaking Licensed sites use LUGAS caps, OASIS self-exclusion, panic button What does an offshore, unlicensed gambling website...

Written by Philip Conneller
Vegas Slots Really Are Getting Tighter — And the Data Proves It
January 23, 2026

Vegas Slots Really Are Getting Tighter — And the Data Proves It

Nevada slot hold rose sharply over the past decade The Las Vegas Strip posts Nevada’s tightest average slots Reno is best for players; Nevada still beats many states You know how you’ve been telling anyone...

Written by Philip Conneller
Toronto High-Stakes Poker Player Daniel Kwon Charged With Sexual Assault, Drug Trafficking
January 22, 2026

Toronto High-Stakes Poker Player Daniel Kwon Charged With Sexual Assault, Drug Trafficking

Toronto police charged poker player Daniel Kwon after investigation Charges include sexual assault with choking, confinement, and trafficking counts Kwon is known as “Action Dan” from high-stakes livestream cash games. Toronto police have charged a...

Written by Philip Conneller
New York Gambler Gets Two Years in NBA Betting Probe
January 22, 2026

New York Gambler Gets Two Years in NBA Betting Probe

Timothy McCormack is the first person sentenced in a widening NBA insider-betting conspiracy case Feds say Jontay Porter game exits were tipped ahead, triggering prop-bet unders Terry Rozier denies charges; Porter pleaded guilty and awaits...

Written by Philip Conneller