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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

‘Trainer’ who Killed Famous Poker Player’s Dog Won’t Face Prison
September 11, 2025

‘Trainer’ who Killed Famous Poker Player’s Dog Won’t Face Prison

Dog trainer sentenced after French Bulldog's tragic, preventable death. Ragland lied to owners, hiding cruelty and neglect. Court case exposes repeated animal abuse across multiple states. A Connecticut “dog trainer” who caused the death of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Federal Charges Filed After Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship Over Gambling Debt
September 10, 2025

Federal Charges Filed After Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship Over Gambling Debt

Passenger jumped ship to escape $16,710 casino gambling debt Authorities seized $14,600 cash, phones, and multiple fake IDs A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger who jumped ship to avoid paying a $16K gambling debt is now...

Written by Philip Conneller
Flamingo Las Vegas Sued After ‘Foot Mangled in Escalator’
September 9, 2025

Flamingo Las Vegas Sued After ‘Foot Mangled in Escalator’

 Lawsuit alleges escalator malfunction caused severe foot injuries  Plaintiff claims Flamingo and Schindler failed safety obligations  Past Strip incidents highlight ongoing escalator safety concerns A California resident is suing the Flamingo Las Vegas and escalator...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Supreme Court Lets Dallas Poker Clubs Keep On Dealing
September 9, 2025

Texas Supreme Court Lets Dallas Poker Clubs Keep On Dealing

Texas Supreme Court declines case against Dallas poker clubs Appeals court ruling protects Texas Card House occupancy permit Legality of social poker rooms in Texas still uncertain Poker clubs in Dallas can breathe a little...

Written by Philip Conneller
US Targets $10 Billion Fraud, Trafficking Rings in Southeast Asia Casino Hubs
September 9, 2025

US Targets $10 Billion Fraud, Trafficking Rings in Southeast Asia Casino Hubs

Treasury sanctions target $10B fraud and trafficking networks. Scam centers linked to casinos in Myanmar, Cambodia exposed. Victims coerced into online fraud through violence and captivity. The US Treasury on Monday blacklisted nearly 20 people...

Written by Philip Conneller
Boris Becker Says Prison Poker Left Him in Debt to Bad People
September 8, 2025

Boris Becker Says Prison Poker Left Him in Debt to Bad People

Prison poker left Becker £500 in debt to inmates. Memoir Inside recounts Wandsworth conditions and lasting psychological scars. Ex-PokerStars ambassador describes threats after multi-day prison game. German tennis legend Boris Becker got into a poker...

Written by Philip Conneller
Macau Casinos Kept Tables Running as Storm Tapah Snarled Flights and Ferries
September 8, 2025

Macau Casinos Kept Tables Running as Storm Tapah Snarled Flights and Ferries

Casinos stayed open; nongaming services paused during Tapah threat Flights canceled; ferries halted; transport resumed after downgrade Monday DICJ empowered after Hato to order emergency gaming suspensions Macau’s casino floors largely remained open during its...

Written by Philip Conneller
Reno Prosecutor Caught Pants Down in Peppermill Casino ‘Lewdness’ Case
September 5, 2025

Reno Prosecutor Caught Pants Down in Peppermill Casino ‘Lewdness’ Case

Former prosecutor arrested after Peppermill Casino lewd conduct allegations Washoe County DA confirms Kenneth Ching terminated from position Case transferred to Carson City DA to avoid conflicts The now ex-Washoe County, Nev. Deputy District Attorney,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Sam’s Town Tunica Casino to Close November 10
September 5, 2025

Sam’s Town Tunica Casino to Close November 10

Boyd Gaming cites two decades of falling market demand Sam’s Town once anchored Tunica’s booming casino industry Arkansas competition reshaped regional gambling and visitor traffic Sam’s Town Tunica is to close on November 10, its...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lucas Paquetá Weighs Legal Action Against the FA After Spot-Fixing Acquittal
September 4, 2025

Lucas Paquetá Weighs Legal Action Against the FA After Spot-Fixing Acquittal

Paquetá cleared of spot-fixing considers suing the FA. Failed £110m Man City transfer adds weight to claim. FA faces multi-million pound exposure if lawsuit succeeds. Lucas Paquetá, the Brazilian soccer star cleared of spot-fixing at...

Written by Philip Conneller