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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

‘Attitude Stinks:’ Ainsworth CEO Resigns After Slapdown from Nevada Regulators
October 13, 2025

‘Attitude Stinks:’ Ainsworth CEO Resigns After Slapdown from Nevada Regulators

Nevada regulators accuse Ainsworth boss of arrogance, deception CEO’s conduct, secrecy, and evasive answers spark outrage Resignation follows harsh rebuke from gaming board members Harald Neumann resigned Monday as the CEO of Australian gaming machine...

Written by Philip Conneller
Florida Man’s Scratch-Off Scheme Backfires Spectacularly
October 10, 2025

Florida Man’s Scratch-Off Scheme Backfires Spectacularly

Florida man accused of stealing $7,000 in scratch-offs Suspect allegedly tried cashing stolen tickets at same shop Later held up 7-Eleven, police say As far as “Florida man” oddball arrest stories go, police say this...

Written by Philip Conneller
Rece Davis’ Foot in Mouth Sees PENN Sports Interactive Fined $15K
October 10, 2025

Rece Davis’ Foot in Mouth Sees PENN Sports Interactive Fined $15K

MGC fines PENN $15K for ESPN “risk-free” remark Davis’ betting joke violates Massachusetts advertising regulations PENN held accountable for ESPN BET broadcast language ESPN anchor Rece Davis has landed PENN Sports Interactive (PSI) in trouble...

Written by Philip Conneller
Best Online Casino Stories of the Week: News Roundup
October 10, 2025

Best Online Casino Stories of the Week: News Roundup

LVS drops its digital arm Montana gets tough on online gambling US casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp’s (LVS) flirtation with online gambling ended this week, as the company pulled the plug on its digital...

Written by Philip Conneller
Poker Pro George Janssen Wins Tournament Amid Bizarre Fraud, Kidnapping Case
October 9, 2025

Poker Pro George Janssen Wins Tournament Amid Bizarre Fraud, Kidnapping Case

Poker champ wins Michigan tournament while awaiting fraud sentencing Janssen’s alleged kidnapping adds intrigue to financial crime saga Prosecutors say $3.9M fraud scheme funded auto-loan deception George Janssen, the poker player at the center of...

Written by Philip Conneller
British Tycoon Appeals £1.5M Gambling Loss Case Against Betfair
October 9, 2025

British Tycoon Appeals £1.5M Gambling Loss Case Against Betfair

High Court dismissed Gibson’s £1.5M Betfair gambling loss case. Appeal claims Betfair ignored signs of excessive gambling behavior. Case could redefine betting firms’ duty of care obligations. A British property tycoon who failed in his...

Written by Philip Conneller
Atlantic City Man Gets 7½ Years for Harrah’s Nightclub Thanksgiving Stabbing
October 8, 2025

Atlantic City Man Gets 7½ Years for Harrah’s Nightclub Thanksgiving Stabbing

Braxton sentenced for stabbing during Harrah’s casino nightclub brawl. Surveillance video showed knife attack amid Thanksgiving weekend fight. Judge imposed 7½-year term under No Early Release Act. A 27-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced Monday...

Written by Philip Conneller
WSOP Champ Cory Zeidman Sentenced for $25M Betting Fraud
October 8, 2025

WSOP Champ Cory Zeidman Sentenced for $25M Betting Fraud

Poker pro sentenced for multi-million-dollar sports betting scam Zeidman misled investors with claims of insider sports info Homeland Security uncovered long-running fraudulent handicapping scheme WSOP bracelet winner Cory Zeidman has been sentenced to 46 months...

Written by Philip Conneller
Torch Electronics Ordered to Pay $500K in Missouri ‘Illegal’ Gray-Market Machines Case
October 8, 2025

Torch Electronics Ordered to Pay $500K in Missouri ‘Illegal’ Gray-Market Machines Case

Jury finds Torch’s “no-chance” games violate Missouri law. TNT Amusements wins $500,000 in gray-market games case. Verdict may spur crackdown on unregulated video gaming machines. A federal civil jury in Missouri has ordered gray market...

Written by Philip Conneller
DC’s Big Bet: Mayor Pushes Poker, Blackjack to Ease Fiscal Strain
October 8, 2025

DC’s Big Bet: Mayor Pushes Poker, Blackjack to Ease Fiscal Strain

Mayor Bowser bets on gaming to counter DC’s shrinking revenues Council weighs poker, blackjack, and bingo legalization proposal New gambling plan aims to boost tourism and fill budget holes Washington, DC, is facing deepening fiscal...

Written by Philip Conneller