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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

North Korea Casino Alliance Presented to Trump by Diplomatic Envoy to US, Integrated Resort Investment Sought
June 5, 2018

North Korea Casino Alliance Presented to Trump by Diplomatic Envoy to US, Integrated Resort Investment Sought

A North Korean official has reportedly asked for American investment to help build an integrated casino resort in Wonsan, a port city on the country’s east coast. According to several regional news outlets, including respected South...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Jersey Sports Betting Bills on Track to Pass This Week, Committee Slams ‘Hypocritical’ Sports Leagues
June 5, 2018

New Jersey Sports Betting Bills on Track to Pass This Week, Committee Slams ‘Hypocritical’ Sports Leagues

Identical New Jersey sports betting bills moved through the appropriations committees of their respective chambers on Monday, and are now expected to pass the full legislature on Thursday. Assemblyman Ralph Caputo (D-Belleville) told the New...

Written by Philip Conneller
Maryland Live! Casino to Unveil $200 Million Hotel Tower in Bid to Take on MGM National Harbor
June 4, 2018

Maryland Live! Casino to Unveil $200 Million Hotel Tower in Bid to Take on MGM National Harbor

Maryland Live! casino will open a $200 million hotel tower on Wednesday as it seeks to challenge MGM National Harbor’s dominance of the regional market. The high-end hotel, the tallest building in Anne Arundel County...

Written by Philip Conneller
Entire Saudi Refereeing Team Banned from Russia 2018 World Cup Under Match-Fixing Cloud
June 4, 2018

Entire Saudi Refereeing Team Banned from Russia 2018 World Cup Under Match-Fixing Cloud

With less than two weeks to go before the 2018 World Cup kicks off in Russia, FIFA, the world soccer governing body, has booted the entire Saudi refereeing team over a match-fixing scandal. The news...

Written by Philip Conneller
Connecticut Online Gaming Will Not Be Fast-Tracked With Sports Betting, Say Lawmakers
June 4, 2018

Connecticut Online Gaming Will Not Be Fast-Tracked With Sports Betting, Say Lawmakers

The Connecticut General Assembly is not ready to include online gaming in legislation that aims to legalize sports betting and fast-track a set of regulations for a future market. Governor Dannel Malloy had asked lawmakers...

Written by Philip Conneller
States Assert Right to Regulate US Sports Betting as Leagues Call for Federal Intervention
May 27, 2018

States Assert Right to Regulate US Sports Betting as Leagues Call for Federal Intervention

State gambling regulators are fighting back against the major sports leagues’ assertion that US sports betting would be better regulated by the federal government than by individual states. A statement on Tuesday issued on behalf of four...

Written by Philip Conneller
Zestless Chris Ferguson Posts Video ‘Apology’ for Full Tilt Scandal: Too Little, Too Late, Says Poker Community
May 27, 2018

Zestless Chris Ferguson Posts Video ‘Apology’ for Full Tilt Scandal: Too Little, Too Late, Says Poker Community

Notorious poker pro and persona non grata Chris Ferguson -- co-founder and former director of Full Tilt Poker -- has posted what appears to be a hostage-style apology video for his role in the events that...

Written by Philip Conneller
AMF Data Leak Could Derail David Baazov Insider Trading Trial
May 25, 2018

AMF Data Leak Could Derail David Baazov Insider Trading Trial

Someone at the Autorité des marchés financiers​ (AMF) has blundered and it’s a mistake that could cost the Quebec securities regulator its case against former Amaya chairman and CEO David Baazov. The AMF is prosecuting...

Written by Philip Conneller
Monmouth Park Sues Major Sports Leagues for Damages From Sports Betting Obstruction
May 25, 2018

Monmouth Park Sues Major Sports Leagues for Damages From Sports Betting Obstruction

New Jersey’s Monmouth Park racetrack is suing the four major sports leagues and the NCAA for damages for thwarting its ambitions to offer sports betting in 2014. The leagues repeatedly blocked New Jersey’s attempt to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Connecticut Governor Wants Online Gaming as Bargaining Chip in Tribal Sports Betting Negotiations
May 24, 2018

Connecticut Governor Wants Online Gaming as Bargaining Chip in Tribal Sports Betting Negotiations

Connecticut’s efforts to fast-track sports betting legislation at a forthcoming special session are going to require some negotiating with the states two tribal casino operators. Governor Dannel Malloy believes the state’s hand will be strengthened...

Written by Philip Conneller