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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

The Strange Case of Alice Guo: Ex-Philippines Mayor Gets Life for Human Trafficking
November 20, 2025

The Strange Case of Alice Guo: Ex-Philippines Mayor Gets Life for Human Trafficking

Guo’s casino front hid large-scale trafficking and scam operations Investigations uncovered false identity and unexplained foreign-linked wealth Arrest and sentence triggered nationwide crackdown on online gambling The former mayor of a small town in the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Laughlin River Lodge to Pay $1.2 Million for ‘Severe and Pervasive’ Sexual Harassment
November 20, 2025

Laughlin River Lodge to Pay $1.2 Million for ‘Severe and Pervasive’ Sexual Harassment

EEOC sued Nevada Restaurant Services over severe harassment at Laughlin River Lodge Workers faced assault, threats, retaliation, and ignored complaints Settlement includes $1.2M payout and major workplace reforms Nevada Restaurant Services (NRS), operator of Laughlin...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Muscogee Casino Bean Counter Bilked Tribal Gaming Arm for $25M
November 19, 2025

Ex-Muscogee Casino Bean Counter Bilked Tribal Gaming Arm for $25M

Houser stole nearly $25M from Muscogee Nation gaming operations. Prosecutors say he funneled funds through Las Vegas casino accounts. Sentenced to almost six years; millions still owed in restitution. A former accountant for Oklahoma’s Muscogee...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mexico Racetrack Massacre Leaves Seven Dead, Points to Cartel Ties to Horse Racing
November 19, 2025

Mexico Racetrack Massacre Leaves Seven Dead, Points to Cartel Ties to Horse Racing

Racetrack shooting in Parral linked to feud between rival cartels Victim tied to earlier family massacre involving horse racing business interests Horse tracks emerge as suspected fronts for cartel money laundering Mexican authorities have deployed...

Written by Philip Conneller
Wynn Las Vegas VIP Hosts Helped Underground Banks Move Dirty Money
November 18, 2025

Wynn Las Vegas VIP Hosts Helped Underground Banks Move Dirty Money

Wynn hosts helped underground bankers move criminal cash. New details show cartel-linked money funneled through high-roller gambling. Undercover sting reveals prostitution-tied cash delivered to casino clients. In September 2024, the Wynn Las Vegas agreed to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Baltimore ‘Serial Killer’ Stabbed Casino Winner 88 Times
November 18, 2025

Baltimore ‘Serial Killer’ Stabbed Casino Winner 88 Times

Reginald Lively gets life without parole for murdering neighbor. Victim John Hall III stabbed 88 times after casino win. Convicted killer previously served time for two similar murders. A Baltimore man who bludgeoned and stabbed...

Written by Philip Conneller
Hong Kong Police Smash HK$1.1 Billon Triad Gambling Network
November 17, 2025

Hong Kong Police Smash HK$1.1 Billon Triad Gambling Network

Police raids uncover vast triad-linked gambling and laundering scheme Officers seize cash, assets, and arrest alleged syndicate ringleader Crackdown highlights escalating battle against Hong Kong organized crime Police in Hong Kong say they have dismantled...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mexican National Accused in Washington State Tribal Casino Heists
November 17, 2025

Mexican National Accused in Washington State Tribal Casino Heists

Federal charges detail armed casino robberies across Washington state. Surveillance, cell data, and texts allegedly link Barragan to crimes. FBI leads probe with multiple tribal and local agencies assisting. Federal authorities have charged a 32-year-old...

Written by Philip Conneller
Borgata Sued After Horror Elevator Plunge Left Couple Maimed
November 17, 2025

Borgata Sued After Horror Elevator Plunge Left Couple Maimed

Couple alleges severe injuries after six-story Borgata elevator plunge Lawsuit claims defendants failed to maintain elevator safely Prior cases show liability for negligent elevator maintenance failures A married couple from Pennsylvania was left with extensive...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lucchese Soldier Among 14 Arrested in New Jersey Gambling Ring That Used College Athletes
November 15, 2025

Lucchese Soldier Among 14 Arrested in New Jersey Gambling Ring That Used College Athletes

New Jersey charges target Lucchese-linked pay-per-head betting ring Student athletes allegedly acted as agents in gambling network Perna family accused of organizing multimillion-dollar illegal sportsbook A reputed soldier in the Lucchese crime family was one...

Written by Philip Conneller