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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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4211 stories by Philip Conneller

Kalshi Bettors Headache over $4.4Million Cardi B Prediction
February 10, 2026

Kalshi Bettors Headache over $4.4Million Cardi B Prediction

Kalshi freezes Cardi B halftime market after ambiguous Super Bowl appearance Traders file CFTC complaint alleging unfair, discretionary settlement rules Case echoes earlier invasion disputes in geopolitical prediction markets Kalshi’s CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed today...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Moves to Eliminate Blackjack-Style Games from Cardrooms
February 10, 2026

California Moves to Eliminate Blackjack-Style Games from Cardrooms

New rules effectively bar traditional blackjack mechanics at California cardrooms Mandatory dealer rotation rules restrict third-party proposition player services Cardrooms warn changes will reduce revenue, jobs, and local tax funding California cardrooms that have spent...

Written by Philip Conneller
Dele Alli Linked to £150k Losses in Late-Night London Poker Sessions
February 9, 2026

Dele Alli Linked to £150k Losses in Late-Night London Poker Sessions

Late-night poker losses at London’s Victoria Casino raise fresh concerns Former England star struggles to revive career after injuries and setbacks Personal trauma and addiction issues shadow attempts at professional comeback Wayward English soccer star...

Written by Philip Conneller
Police Shocked by Harrowing Torture Footage in Casino Backroom
February 9, 2026

Police Shocked by Harrowing Torture Footage in Casino Backroom

Torture videos found on suspects’ phones shock Cypriot investigators Violence linked to protection racket operating in Pyla buffer zone Suspects arrested after shooting outside Larnaca police headquarters Police in Cyprus have launched an investigation into...

Written by Philip Conneller
Feds Allege $3M ‘Bonus Abuse’ Scheme Used Stolen IDs at FanDuel
February 9, 2026

Feds Allege $3M ‘Bonus Abuse’ Scheme Used Stolen IDs at FanDuel

Stolen identities allegedly used to open thousands of gambling accounts Bonus abuse scheme tied to $3 million in illicit winnings Prepaid cards allegedly used to launder gambling proceeds Federal agents in Connecticut have arrested two...

Written by Philip Conneller
Judge Asked to Dismiss $1B Powerball Lawsuit from ‘Pretender’ Who Danced on TV
February 6, 2026

Judge Asked to Dismiss $1B Powerball Lawsuit from ‘Pretender’ Who Danced on TV

Lawsuit challenges Powerball jackpot already paid to verified ticket holder Court filing revisits viral celebration at Los Angeles lottery retailer Lottery officials say only physical ticket determines jackpot ownership The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) is...

Written by Philip Conneller
Is Germany Underestimating Its Black-Market Problem?
February 6, 2026

Is Germany Underestimating Its Black-Market Problem?

Germany’s regulator pegs online black-market gambling at roughly 25% Independent studies suggest illegal play exceeds half of online activity Strict rules may be driving high-risk players offshore The German gaming regulator Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder...

Written by Philip Conneller
Macau’s Grand Emperor Turns Iconic Solid Gold Walkway into Cash
February 5, 2026

Macau’s Grand Emperor Turns Iconic Solid Gold Walkway into Cash

Grand Emperor Hotel sells gold walkway as Macau casino era fades Iconic gold attraction removed after satellite casino closures Hotel pivots to non-gaming future as regulations tighten Macau’s Grand Emperor Hotel is cashing in its...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kalshi Disputes Data Showing New Users Lose Faster Than on Sportsbooks
February 5, 2026

Kalshi Disputes Data Showing New Users Lose Faster Than on Sportsbooks

Prediction market losses outpace sportsbooks, especially among new and weaker users Kalshi disputes data and briefly accuses startup of attempted extortion Regulatory stakes rise as platforms reject sportsbook classification Kalshi has been forced to walk...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Mexico Racino Move Sparks Tribal Gaming Backlash
February 4, 2026

New Mexico Racino Move Sparks Tribal Gaming Backlash

Tribal leaders warn Texas-facing racino move threatens casino revenue and jobs SunRay Park seeks relocation near Clovis, citing steep revenue declines Regulators weigh economic development against market saturation and tribal impacts A proposal to move...

Written by Philip Conneller