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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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4171 stories 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
Rapper’s Aria Las Vegas Rape Case Widens as More Women Come Forward
October 7, 2025

Rapper’s Aria Las Vegas Rape Case Widens as More Women Come Forward

Two more women have come forward alleging they were sexually assaulted by Sky Balla, the Bay Area rapper already charged in a 2021 assault at the Aria resort in Las Vegas, according to KLAS-TV. The...

Written by Philip Conneller
SCOTUS Ends Maverick Gaming’s Challenge to Washington State Tribal Sports Betting
October 7, 2025

SCOTUS Ends Maverick Gaming’s Challenge to Washington State Tribal Sports Betting

Supreme Court rejects Maverick Gaming appeal over tribal betting. Decision preserves Washington’s tribal-only sports wagering system. Ruling hailed as major win for tribal sovereignty nationwide. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge...

Written by Philip Conneller
£1M Brit Lottery Winner Hospitalized After Three Months of Non-Stop Partying
October 6, 2025

£1M Brit Lottery Winner Hospitalized After Three Months of Non-Stop Partying

Millionaire warns others after hospitalised post-lottery bender. £1M win leads to wild spree and medical scare. Adam Lopez learns wealth means nothing in an ambulance. A British man who won £1 million ($1.3 million) three...

Written by Philip Conneller
Genting Casino Plan Could Revive London’s Faded Trocadero
October 6, 2025

Genting Casino Plan Could Revive London’s Faded Trocadero

Genting wins backing to turn Trocadero into casino Late-Victorian landmark to feature gaming and restaurant floors Critics fear new casino will worsen West End nightlife issues The London Trocadero will be revamped into a casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Evolution AB Stock Slides After Asia Partner License Revocation
October 3, 2025

Evolution AB Stock Slides After Asia Partner License Revocation

Evolution shares sink as Philippine partner loses casino license JPMorgan downgrade compounds investor concerns over growth outlook B2B license intact, but compliance risks spook market Evolution AB’s stock fell 6% on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange...

Written by Philip Conneller
Best Online Casino News Roundup: The Week’s Top Stories
October 3, 2025

Best Online Casino News Roundup: The Week’s Top Stories

Caesars Palace Online Casino pays out big -- twice in one week An unnamed NC relied on the Dark Arts to turn 50 cents into nearly $1.7 million Lightning struck twice this month at Caesars...

Written by Philip Conneller
Florida Gambling Kingpin Who ‘Lured’ Seniors Wants Her Gold Bar Back
October 2, 2025

Florida Gambling Kingpin Who ‘Lured’ Seniors Wants Her Gold Bar Back

Florida prosecutors allege multimillion-dollar gambling ring targeting seniors Seized cash, gold bar at center of forfeiture lawsuit Belize casino link adds international angle to gambling probe A St. Augustine, Fla. woman accused of running a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Police Baffled After Finding 15 Toddlers in Mansion Tied to Illegal Gambling Raids
October 2, 2025

Police Baffled After Finding 15 Toddlers in Mansion Tied to Illegal Gambling Raids

El Monte complex raided for gambling, drugs, counterfeit currency Arcadia mansion search uncovers 15 children and surveillance system Prosecutors weigh child abuse charges as trafficking concerns linger A wealthy Southern California real-estate investor whose El...

Written by Philip Conneller
Suspect in Parx Casino Murder Case Walks Free
October 2, 2025

Suspect in Parx Casino Murder Case Walks Free

Jury acquits Reid-John of murder after three-week trial. Prosecutors relied on casino footage, toll records, circumstantial links. Defense stressed no gun match, no direct forensic evidence. A Norristown, Pa. man accused of murdering a Parx...

Written by Philip Conneller