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Reporter: 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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3881 stories by Philip Conneller

Florida Lottery, Fantasy 5, stolen lottery ticket, lottery fraud, first-degree grand theft

Florida Man Jailed After Trying to Cash Stolen $115K Fantasy 5 Ticket

Man tried claiming $115K Fantasy 5 ticket; staff flagged it stolen. District office verification and electronic logs helped investigators trace ticket. Areeb alleged uncle gave him ticket; later admitted false claim. A Florida man who tried to cash a winning lottery ticket...

Philip Conneller January 13, 2026
Tom Goldstein, tax evasion, high-stakes poker, IRS, mortgage fraud

Stakes High as SCOTUS Lawyer Tom Goldstein Heads to Trial on Tax Charges

Goldstein accused of hiding poker winnings and evading $5.3M taxes. Indictment also alleges law-firm funds misuse and mortgage application lies. Defense says errors weren’t willful, blaming bookkeeping and late payments. The trial of Tom Goldstein, the high-flying Washington lawyer accused of “willfully”...

Philip Conneller January 13, 2026
Metropolitan Police, Hippodrome Casino, sexual assault, London crime, police misconduct

London Police Officers Sentenced for Hippodrome Casino Sex Assault

Former Metropolitan police officers assaulted woman at Hippodrome Casino while off duty Sexual assault was filmed on casino CCTV, prosecutors told court Both men fired, given suspended sentences, curfews, and compensation orders Two former London Metropolitan Police officers were handed suspended sentences...

Philip Conneller January 13, 2026
Marcos Lopez, Lake County raid, illegal gambling parlors, racketeering, slot machines

Florida Deputies Raid Gambling Parlor Linked to RICO Case Against Ex-Sheriff

Lake County raid nets 231 illegal machines and $158,000 cash Hot Seats linked in filings tied to ex-sheriff Marcos Lopez Lake County’s terminal-permit ordinance clashed with Florida slot laws Police in Lake County, Fla. have raided an illegal gaming parlor linked to...

Philip Conneller January 12, 2026
Bet3000, IBA Entertainment, Bonn Regional Court, Germany deposit limit, Interstate Treaty on Gambling

German Judge Orders Bet3000 Repayment Over Deposit-Limit Breach

Bonn court says deposits above €1,000 cap can be reclaimed Bet3000 let a bettor exceed limits, court orders refunds Ruling adds pressure on operators to enforce Germany’s safeguards German gamblers who are allowed to bet beyond the country’s strict €1,000 monthly deposit...

Philip Conneller January 12, 2026
Parimatch, VIP House, Ukraine sanctions, Telegram support, offshore payments

EXCLUSIVE: How Parimatch VIP Players Were Moved After Ukraine’s 2023 Sanctions

Evidence suggests Parimatch VIP accounts shifted to VIP House post-sanctions. Support moved to Telegram as domains changed and links failed. Payments rerouted offshore to Africa, raising AML and compliance questions. On March 11, 2023, just over a year after Russia’s invasion of...

Philip Conneller January 12, 2026
Light & Wonder, Aristocrat Leisure, Dragon Train, slot math, trade secrets

Light & Wonder to Pay Aristocrat $127.5 Million to End ‘Trade Secrets’ Dispute, Pulls Dragon Train Slots

Light & Wonder pays $127.5M to settle Aristocrat dispute Company acknowledges some Aristocrat math used in disputed slots Dragon Train titles pulled worldwide; L&W shares jump on ASX Global gaming supplier Light & Wonder (ASX/NASDAQ: LNW) has agreed to pay fellow casino...

Philip Conneller January 12, 2026
Full House Resorts, Rising Star Casino Resort, Senate Bill 244, Indianapolis casino, Allen County casino

Indiana Bill Would Grease Skids on $750M Downtown Indianapolis Casino

Indiana senator files bill for $750M casino in downtown Indianapolis. Full House could move Rising Star license from Rising Sun. Rival Allen County bill advances as leaders fear harm to racinos. A $750 million casino could be coming to downtown Indianapolis –...

Philip Conneller January 11, 2026
Chris Skinner, Southern Poker Tour, Poker with Fred, chip smuggling, Victoria poker tournament

Poker Player Chris Skinner Banned After Chip-Smuggling Cheating Admission

SPT ambassador Chris Skinner admits smuggling chips into tournament. Caught after chip count anomaly; CCTV showed chips slipped in. Banned by Poker with Fred and dropped by Southern Poker Tour. An Australian poker player who represented the Southern Poker Tour (SPT) as...

Philip Conneller January 11, 2026
Manchester United next manager odds, Michael Owen, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, Gareth Southgate

Michael Owen Weighs In on Manchester United’s Next Manager Odds — and What Fans Really Want

Michael Owen sizes up Manchester United’s next manager betting odds. Solskjaer leads market, with Carrick and Southgate also considered. “Man Utd DNA” nostalgia clashes with modern tactical hires. Manchester United are churning through managers faster than the bookies can calculate the odds...

Philip Conneller January 9, 2026