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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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4170 stories by Philip Conneller

Missouri Bill Targets Chiefs’ Sports Betting After Planned Kansas Move
January 8, 2026

Missouri Bill Targets Chiefs’ Sports Betting After Planned Kansas Move

Missouri proposal would exclude NFL teams from sports-betting privileges Chiefs plan $4B Kansas stadium, leaving Arrowhead after 2030 Lawmakers call move a betrayal; more bills seek financial penalties A bill filed in the Missouri legislature...

Written by Philip Conneller
NY Gaming Commission Sat on FBI Evidence of Horse-Doping Scandal
January 7, 2026

NY Gaming Commission Sat on FBI Evidence of Horse-Doping Scandal

Regulator admits FBI records were received in 2023, ignored. Documents tie to Seth Fishman doping scheme and federal convictions. Prosecutors linked drugs to at least 20 horse deaths. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)...

Written by Philip Conneller
Man Hit by Train Sues Las Vegas’ Main Street Station Casino
January 7, 2026

Man Hit by Train Sues Las Vegas’ Main Street Station Casino

Injured man alleges broken fence let him reach railroad tracks Boyd Gaming and Union Pacific named in negligence lawsuit Defendants declined to comment, railroad urged public track safety A California man who snuck through a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Gambler Lost $20K, Made Revenge Bomb Threat
January 7, 2026

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Gambler Lost $20K, Made Revenge Bomb Threat

Gambler allegedly phoned bomb threat after losing $20K at casino Suspect arrested overnight, casino operations unaffected by threat Sheriff cites infamous 1980 Harvey’s casino bombing A gambler who lost $20K at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and...

Written by Philip Conneller
Montana Casino Attack Sees Two Charged with Attempted Murder
January 6, 2026

Montana Casino Attack Sees Two Charged with Attempted Murder

Stabbing at Lucky Lil’s Casino leaves man with shoulder, wrist wounds. Kyhl Lorenzen and Summer Overgaauw charged with attempted deliberate homicide. Overgaauw previously tied to 2022 case involving Tyler Netto shooting. Two people have been...

Written by Philip Conneller
Deadly Hit-and-Run Near Las Vegas Sign: Retired LA Deputy Accused
January 6, 2026

Deadly Hit-and-Run Near Las Vegas Sign: Retired LA Deputy Accused

Retired LASD deputy accused in fatal Las Vegas New Year’s hit-and-run Witness says Cadillac struck pedestrian near Welcome sign, then fled Police tracked suspect to Orleans; victim’s dog later found trembling The suspect in a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Someone Just Placed a Massive Polymarket Bet on China Invading Taiwan
January 5, 2026

Someone Just Placed a Massive Polymarket Bet on China Invading Taiwan

Polymarket “caspermc” backs 2026 Taiwan invasion with $37K. Headline $289K figure reflects potential payout, not the stake. Market odds stay low; insider theory highly implausible. A new Polymarket account has placed a massive bet on...

Written by Philip Conneller
Illinois Regulators Halt Hawthorne Racing After Purse Checks Bounce
January 5, 2026

Illinois Regulators Halt Hawthorne Racing After Purse Checks Bounce

Illinois Racing Board orders Hawthorne to stop live racing and OTB Horsemen say purse checks bounced twice within weeks Shutdown leaves Illinois without live parimutuel racing, for now Illinois’ embattled Hawthorne Race Course was ordered...

Written by Philip Conneller
Michael Owen Joins Casino.org as Exclusive UK & Ireland Affiliate Ambassador
January 5, 2026

Michael Owen Joins Casino.org as Exclusive UK & Ireland Affiliate Ambassador

Michael Owen signs on as Casino.org’s UK & Ireland ambassador Partnership runs through 2026, focused on football and betting insight Owen will feature across UK and Ireland channels, promoting safer play Michael Owen, who during...

Written by Philip Conneller
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Fired Dealer After Night Shift Heart Attack
January 5, 2026

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Fired Dealer After Night Shift Heart Attack

EEOC says dealer fired after heart attack and medical leave Complaint alleges casino required full duty, no restrictions to return Agency seeks damages, policy changes, injunction, and jury trial A dealer who suffered a heart...

Written by Philip Conneller