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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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4306 stories by Philip Conneller

Light & Wonder to Pay Aristocrat $127.5 Million to End ‘Trade Secrets’ Dispute, Pulls Dragon Train Slots
January 12, 2026

Light & Wonder to Pay Aristocrat $127.5 Million to End ‘Trade Secrets’ Dispute, Pulls Dragon Train Slots

Light & Wonder pays $127.5M to settle Aristocrat dispute Company acknowledges some Aristocrat math used in disputed slots Dragon Train titles pulled worldwide; L&W shares jump on ASX Global gaming supplier Light & Wonder (ASX/NASDAQ:...

Written by Philip Conneller
Indiana Bill Would Grease Skids on $750M Downtown Indianapolis Casino
January 11, 2026

Indiana Bill Would Grease Skids on $750M Downtown Indianapolis Casino

Indiana senator files bill for $750M casino in downtown Indianapolis. Full House could move Rising Star license from Rising Sun. Rival Allen County bill advances as leaders fear harm to racinos. A $750 million casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Michael Owen Weighs In on Manchester United’s Next Manager Odds — and What Fans Really Want
January 9, 2026

Michael Owen Weighs In on Manchester United’s Next Manager Odds — and What Fans Really Want

Michael Owen sizes up Manchester United’s next manager betting odds. Solskjaer leads market, with Carrick and Southgate also considered. “Man Utd DNA” nostalgia clashes with modern tactical hires. Manchester United are churning through managers faster...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bally’s Bull-Riding Bartender Role Draws Scrutiny in NJ Age Bias Case
January 9, 2026

Bally’s Bull-Riding Bartender Role Draws Scrutiny in NJ Age Bias Case

NJ appeals judges weigh Bally’s “mechanical bull” bartender hiring requirements Older bartenders say performance-style job specs can disadvantage older applicants Bally’s argues some plaintiffs never applied, undercutting their claims Should bartenders be judged on their...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lucky Eagle Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Psych Test Ordered
January 8, 2026

Lucky Eagle Casino Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Psych Test Ordered

Suspect pleads not guilty in Kickapoo Lucky Eagle shooting. Judge orders competency exam; sanity evaluation hearing set Feb. 2. Two killed, five injured; motive still unclear, officials say. The suspect in the fatal shooting of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Casino Scam Lord Chen Zhi Extradited to China
January 8, 2026

Casino Scam Lord Chen Zhi Extradited to China

Chen Zhi has been extradited from Cambodia to China after US criminal allegations Prince Group accused of scams, trafficking; Treasury cites brutal worker abuse Case tied to huge bitcoin seizure; DOJ calls for record crypto...

Written by Philip Conneller
Missouri Bill Targets Chiefs’ Sports Betting After Planned Kansas Move
January 8, 2026

Missouri Bill Targets Chiefs’ Sports Betting After Planned Kansas Move

Missouri proposal would exclude NFL teams from sports-betting privileges Chiefs plan $4B Kansas stadium, leaving Arrowhead after 2030 Lawmakers call move a betrayal; more bills seek financial penalties A bill filed in the Missouri legislature...

Written by Philip Conneller
NY Gaming Commission Sat on FBI Evidence of Horse-Doping Scandal
January 7, 2026

NY Gaming Commission Sat on FBI Evidence of Horse-Doping Scandal

Regulator admits FBI records were received in 2023, ignored. Documents tie to Seth Fishman doping scheme and federal convictions. Prosecutors linked drugs to at least 20 horse deaths. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)...

Written by Philip Conneller
Man Hit by Train Sues Las Vegas’ Main Street Station Casino
January 7, 2026

Man Hit by Train Sues Las Vegas’ Main Street Station Casino

Injured man alleges broken fence let him reach railroad tracks Boyd Gaming and Union Pacific named in negligence lawsuit Defendants declined to comment, railroad urged public track safety A California man who snuck through a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Gambler Lost $20K, Made Revenge Bomb Threat
January 7, 2026

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Gambler Lost $20K, Made Revenge Bomb Threat

Gambler allegedly phoned bomb threat after losing $20K at casino Suspect arrested overnight, casino operations unaffected by threat Sheriff cites infamous 1980 Harvey’s casino bombing A gambler who lost $20K at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and...

Written by Philip Conneller