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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

UK Property Tycoon Loses Appeal Over £1.5M Betfair Losses
December 9, 2025

UK Property Tycoon Loses Appeal Over £1.5M Betfair Losses

Property tycoon loses appeal to reclaim major Betfair gambling losses. Court rules Betfair not liable despite high-volume betting activity. Evidence showed gambler concealed issues and insisted he could afford losses. A UK property tycoon who...

Written by Philip Conneller
Calgary Police Bust Alleged Insider Fake-Payout Casino Scam
December 9, 2025

Calgary Police Bust Alleged Insider Fake-Payout Casino Scam

Cheating ring used casino insiders to issue fraudulent payouts. Five suspects charged after internal investigation uncovered irregular winnings. A ring of alleged casino cheats that used insiders to bilk a casino in southwest Calgary, Alberta...

Written by Philip Conneller
US Seizes Bogus Investment Platform Tied to Casino Kosai Scam Hub
December 8, 2025

US Seizes Bogus Investment Platform Tied to Casino Kosai Scam Hub

US seizes tickmilleas.com, a fraudulent trading app from Casino Kosai. Casino compound linked to human trafficking, torture and pig-butchering scams. The US Department of Justice has seized a web domain tied to a notorious casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Brighton’s Tony Bloom Denies Link to $1 Billion Rollbit Betting Account
December 8, 2025

Brighton’s Tony Bloom Denies Link to $1 Billion Rollbit Betting Account

Top gambler Tony Bloom denies crypto betting syndicate links US court filings reveal BullGaming’s battle over Hopkins’ Rollbit account Bloom denies links to account and to betting on Brighton English Premier League team Brighton &...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lounge Singer Sues Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom for ‘Destroying’ his Career
December 8, 2025

Lounge Singer Sues Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom for ‘Destroying’ his Career

Brian Evans alleges decades of retaliation and defamation by venue management Claims assault, lawsuit, and misrepresentations derailed his musical career Venue’s alleged actions linked to long-term emotional and professional harm A litigious lounge singer is...

Written by Philip Conneller
Genting’s Disclosure Gaps Cloud New York Casino License Bid
December 4, 2025

Genting’s Disclosure Gaps Cloud New York Casino License Bid

Regulators say Genting omitted fines at three New York properties Selection board calls company’s lack of transparency “concerning” for licensing Resorts World plans massive Queens resort if license is ultimately approved As New York considers...

Written by Philip Conneller
Inside StarLizard: High Court Filing Lifts Lid on Tony Bloom’s $800 Million Betting Empire
December 4, 2025

Inside StarLizard: High Court Filing Lifts Lid on Tony Bloom’s $800 Million Betting Empire

Lawsuit reveals inner workings of Tony Bloom’s Starlizard syndicate Court documents describe secret exotic accounts run via frontmen Plaintiff Ryan Dudfield claims 7% share of Cottrell-linked profits A new filing in London’s High Court this...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bookie Wayne Nix Faces Possible Entry Into Nevada’s Black Book
December 4, 2025

Bookie Wayne Nix Faces Possible Entry Into Nevada’s Black Book

Wayne Nix’s illegal betting op toppled casino leadership Regulators consider adding Nix to the state’s notorious Black Book Case exposed money laundering risks and failures in casino oversight Wayne Nix, the former minor league baseball...

Written by Philip Conneller
Macau’s Casino Fortuna to Close on December 9 Amid Wave of Satellite Shutdowns
December 3, 2025

Macau’s Casino Fortuna to Close on December 9 Amid Wave of Satellite Shutdowns

Macau accelerates shutdown of satellite casinos under new gaming rules SJM absorbs Casino Fortuna staff with guaranteed employment protections Closures mark shift toward diversified, tourism-focused economic development Macau casino operator SJM Holdings has announced that...

Written by Philip Conneller
UAE Lottery Launches First Online Casino Despite Gambling Ban
December 1, 2025

UAE Lottery Launches First Online Casino Despite Gambling Ban

UAE lottery operator quietly launches TrueWin online casino platform. Move clashes with Islamic bans yet fits diversification strategy. Regulators, Wynn projects signal controlled push toward Gulf gaming hub.  The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) lottery operator,...

Written by Philip Conneller