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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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4253 stories by Philip Conneller

Las Vegas Police Demand Cristiano Ronaldo DNA in Alleged Palms Casino Rape Case
January 11, 2019

Las Vegas Police Demand Cristiano Ronaldo DNA in Alleged Palms Casino Rape Case

Las Vegas police investigating allegations of rape against Cristiano Ronaldo have issued a warrant for the soccer star’s DNA. An American woman, Kathryn Mayorga, accuses Ronaldo -- real name Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro --...

Written by Philip Conneller
William Hill Expands Nevada Footprint, OK’d by Regulators on Five New Sports Books
January 10, 2019

William Hill Expands Nevada Footprint, OK’d by Regulators on Five New Sports Books

Nevada’s leading sports betting operator, William Hill, has upped its stake in America’s biggest casino market as it continues its ambitious US expansion plan. On Wednesday, the British bookmaker received unanimous recommendations of approval for...

Written by Philip Conneller
BC Money Laundering Case Collapsed Because Prosecution Accidentally Blew Police Informant’s Cover
January 10, 2019

BC Money Laundering Case Collapsed Because Prosecution Accidentally Blew Police Informant’s Cover

What would have been British Columbia’s biggest ever money-laundering case was botched because federal prosecutors accidentally sent the details of a key police informant to the defense. It was alleged that Richmond-based Silver International was...

Written by Philip Conneller
$10 Million Lottery Ticket Thief Busted for Grand Larceny as He Tries to Collect Cash
January 9, 2019

$10 Million Lottery Ticket Thief Busted for Grand Larceny as He Tries to Collect Cash

A California man who believed his winning scratch-off lottery ticket was worth $10,000 got the surprise of his life last month when he was told it was actually worth $10 million. This was followed on...

Written by Philip Conneller
British Airways Lands in Hot Water Over ‘Glamorous Gambling’ Ad
January 9, 2019

British Airways Lands in Hot Water Over ‘Glamorous Gambling’ Ad

A British Airways TV spot has caused a stir in the UK over its apparent glamorization of gambling. The advertisement for British Airways Holidays features a couple returning to their room from the pool of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Underground Bank Laundered $220 Million a Year Through BC Casinos, Claims Province’s Civil Forfeiture Office
January 9, 2019

Underground Bank Laundered $220 Million a Year Through BC Casinos, Claims Province’s Civil Forfeiture Office

A British Columbia company that police say was a front for an illegal underground bank was laundering up to $220 million per year, much of it through the province’s casinos, according to the BC Civil...

Written by Philip Conneller
Seneca Nation Told to Pay Millions as Arbitrators Side With New York in Compact Dispute
January 9, 2019

Seneca Nation Told to Pay Millions as Arbitrators Side With New York in Compact Dispute

An arbitration panel charged with resolving the 20-month dispute between the Seneca Nation and the State of New York over revenue-share payments came down on the side of the state on Tuesday. The tribe announced...

Written by Philip Conneller
Connecticut Sports Betting Bill Would Hand Exclusivity to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun
January 8, 2019

Connecticut Sports Betting Bill Would Hand Exclusivity to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun

Connecticut State Sen. Cathy Osten believes sports betting can be an “early session success story” for the state legislature. The Sprague Democrat whose district includes the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos -- the principle benefactors...

Written by Philip Conneller
New York Online Poker Push Begins All Over Again
January 8, 2019

New York Online Poker Push Begins All Over Again

Another year and another online poker bill has surfaced in the New York legislature, but this time with a new face. On Monday, State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-15th) pre-filed SB 18 in preparation for...

Written by Philip Conneller
NBC Sports Washington to Unveil In-Game Betting Focused Sports Broadcasting
January 8, 2019

NBC Sports Washington to Unveil In-Game Betting Focused Sports Broadcasting

NBC Sports Washington has wasted no time in embracing sports betting following its legalization by the District of Columbia just before Christmas. Sports Business Daily reports that this Friday’s televised NBA game between the Washington...

Written by Philip Conneller