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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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4251 stories by Philip Conneller

Caesars, Melco, MGM, and Wynn Submit Japan Casino Plans to City of Yokohama
September 25, 2018

Caesars, Melco, MGM, and Wynn Submit Japan Casino Plans to City of Yokohama

Japan’s second-biggest city, Yokohama, has received 12 proposals for integrated resorts following a request for information (RFI) process that concluded on September 21, local newspaper, the Kanagawa Shimbun reports. Among the hopefuls are eight international...

Written by Philip Conneller
Oregon Lottery Sports Betting Launch in November Could Be Single-Game Wagering or Blast from the Past
September 25, 2018

Oregon Lottery Sports Betting Launch in November Could Be Single-Game Wagering or Blast from the Past

Oregon will launch a mobile sports book in November, according to SportsHandle. But the big question is what form it will take. Sports Action Reboot? The Oregon Lottery rolled out its brand new online lottery app...

Written by Philip Conneller
Crown Resorts VIP Revenues Plunge in Australia as James Packer Recuperates in New $66 Million LA Mansion
September 24, 2018

Crown Resorts VIP Revenues Plunge in Australia as James Packer Recuperates in New $66 Million LA Mansion

There was more bad news for James Packer’s Crown Resorts this week. Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission reported that VIP revenue at its Crown Perth property had plunged despite the company splurging $470 million...

Written by Philip Conneller
PokerStars to Launch Virtual Reality Poker Platform, PokerStars VR
September 22, 2018

PokerStars to Launch Virtual Reality Poker Platform, PokerStars VR

PokerStars gave gamers a sneak peek of its new virtual reality online poker platform this week, at the EuroGamer Expo in Birmingham, UK. PokerStars VR is still in closed beta-testing phase with a release date...

Written by Philip Conneller
Congressional Hearing Will Examine Federal Framework to Guide States on Sports Betting
September 21, 2018

Congressional Hearing Will Examine Federal Framework to Guide States on Sports Betting

A long-rumored congressional hearing on sports betting was finally confirmed Thursday and penciled in for next Thursday, September 27. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigation,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Federal Judge Rejects Ban on Pennsylvania Casino Political Campaign Contributions
September 20, 2018

Federal Judge Rejects Ban on Pennsylvania Casino Political Campaign Contributions

A court in Pennsylvania on Wednesday struck down a law that prohibits casino industry stakeholders from donating to political campaigns in the state. Since it legalized casino gaming in 2004, Pennsylvania has maintained a blanket...

Written by Philip Conneller
Three Indicted for $364 Million Ponzi Scheme Squandered $25 Million in Casinos, Say Feds
September 20, 2018

Three Indicted for $364 Million Ponzi Scheme Squandered $25 Million in Casinos, Say Feds

Three men accused by the FBI of operating a $364 million Ponzi scheme allegedly blew $25 million on high-stakes casino gambling, according to an indictment unsealed following their arrests on Tuesday. Kevin B. Merrill, of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Poker Pro William Kassouf Banned by UK Grosvenor Casinos for Stealing £100 in Chips: Stripped of Sponsorship
September 19, 2018

Poker Pro William Kassouf Banned by UK Grosvenor Casinos for Stealing £100 in Chips: Stripped of Sponsorship

Motormouth poker player William Kassouf has been banned from all Grosvenor casinos for palming £100 ($132) chips off a roulette table. Grosvenor is the UK’s largest casino chain and was Kassouf’s sponsor until the incident...

Written by Philip Conneller
Washington, DC Moves to Legalize Sports Betting, Despite No Casinos
September 19, 2018

Washington, DC Moves to Legalize Sports Betting, Despite No Casinos

Washington, DC sports betting could soon be coming to the nation’s capital. While a handful of Congressmen are mulling federal regulation on Capitol Hill, District of Columbia Councilman Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) wants to regulate it on...

Written by Philip Conneller
Las Vegas Golden Knights Strike In-Arena Branding Partnership with William Hill
September 19, 2018

Las Vegas Golden Knights Strike In-Arena Branding Partnership with William Hill

Fledgling NHL franchise Las Vegas Golden Knights has signed a multi-year, first-of-its-kind deal with sports book operator William Hill that will see the British bookie’s logo displayed on the video board during intermissions in games...

Written by Philip Conneller