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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

MGM Springfield Accused Military Vet of Parking Lot Sex, Now He’s Suing for $1.5M
September 4, 2025

MGM Springfield Accused Military Vet of Parking Lot Sex, Now He’s Suing for $1.5M

Veteran sues MGM Springfield alleging false sex claims Casino accused of harassment, defamation, and negligence $1.5M lawsuit seeks damages for lost business opportunity A military veteran who says he was falsely accused of having sex...

Written by Philip Conneller
Judge Blocks Koi Nation Casino Approval, Orders Federal Re-Do
September 4, 2025

Judge Blocks Koi Nation Casino Approval, Orders Federal Re-Do

Judge rules DOI wrongly approved Koi Nation casino project Graton Rancheria, California challenge restored lands gaming exception Ruling forces federal agency to revisit approval process A federal judge has struck down the US Department of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mohegan Sun: Hollywood Exec Ron Meyer ‘No Right to Jury’ in $2.8M Gambling Case
September 3, 2025

Mohegan Sun: Hollywood Exec Ron Meyer ‘No Right to Jury’ in $2.8M Gambling Case

Casino seeks $2.8M after Meyer halted repayment plan Legal fight centers on jury trial rights in Connecticut Meyer’s gambling history resurfaces amid ongoing court dispute Mohegan Sun is suing former Hollywood bigshot Ronald M. Meyer...

Written by Philip Conneller
Pete Rose Gambling Ties Detailed in Unsealed FBI Records
September 3, 2025

Pete Rose Gambling Ties Detailed in Unsealed FBI Records

FBI files highlight Pete Rose’s gambling debts and associations Reports confirm no evidence Rose fixed or manipulated baseball games Hall of Fame eligibility debate reignites after MLB rule change The FBI has unsealed more than...

Written by Philip Conneller
Exonerated Lawyer Surfaces in Osceola Sheriff Lopez Gambling Case
September 3, 2025

Exonerated Lawyer Surfaces in Osceola Sheriff Lopez Gambling Case

Exonerated lawyer Kelly Mathis linked to new Florida gambling investigation. Mathis represented a client tied to Sheriff Marcos Lopez's alleged gambling ring The lawyer of an accused co-conspirator in a sprawling unlawful gambling case involving...

Written by Philip Conneller
Embattled Norwegian Lottery Fined Over Error that Skewed Odds
September 2, 2025

Embattled Norwegian Lottery Fined Over Error that Skewed Odds

State lottery fined for syndicate-favoring raffle glitch. Third major sanction hits Norsk Tipping in twelve months. Monopoly model faces scrutiny after repeated compliance failures. Norway’s gaffe-prone state lottery operator, Norsk Tipping, will face its third...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Walking Tall’ Sheriff Buford Pusser Likely Murdered Wife, Prosecutors Say
September 2, 2025

‘Walking Tall’ Sheriff Buford Pusser Likely Murdered Wife, Prosecutors Say

Cold-case probe finds Buford Pusser likely murdered wife Pauline. Investigators: staged ambush, self-inflicted wound misled public for decades. Adamsville reconsiders legacy of Walking Tall folk hero sheriff. Former professional wrestler turned legendary Tennessee sheriff Buford...

Written by Philip Conneller
Property Billionaire Phillip Dong Fang Lee Sues Star Casino for $57M Losses
September 1, 2025

Property Billionaire Phillip Dong Fang Lee Sues Star Casino for $57M Losses

Property developer claims casino exploited gambling addiction and poor English Lawsuit alleges $57M losses from deceptive credit extensions Star faces scrutiny after past compliance and licensing failures A billionaire property developer who was one of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Elderly Widow Accused of Drugging Casino Patrons Faces Fresh Charges
September 1, 2025

Elderly Widow Accused of Drugging Casino Patrons Faces Fresh Charges

Widow accused of drugging elderly casino patrons for theft Fresh charges include jewelry, car theft, and attempted murder Court hears plea for bail citing stage four cancer  A 74-year-old widow accused of drugging and robbing...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bank Manager Who Skimmed £344,000 From ATMs to Gamble Avoids Prison
August 31, 2025

Bank Manager Who Skimmed £344,000 From ATMs to Gamble Avoids Prison

NatWest banker stole £344K over eight years undetected Judge cites gambling addiction, illness in suspended sentence ruling Case highlights urgency of UK gambling law reforms  A former branch manager of the UK’s NatWest bank avoided...

Written by Philip Conneller