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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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4173 stories by Philip Conneller

Marcus Morris Sr. Allegedly Owes Las Vegas Casinos $265 Thousand
July 30, 2025

Marcus Morris Sr. Allegedly Owes Las Vegas Casinos $265 Thousand

Marcus Morris was arrested at Ft Lauderdale airport on a fraud warrant Judge denies bond, insists on Nevada extradition or payment His brother, Markieff, defends him, calls case “insanity” online Marcus Morris Sr. owes a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Casino Giant Bally’s Brand Blocked Down Under by Retirees’ Bowls Club
July 29, 2025

Casino Giant Bally’s Brand Blocked Down Under by Retirees’ Bowls Club

Sydney club wins rights to "Bally" trademark first. Bally’s Corp blocked from using brand in Australia. AU$300m Star deal may face unexpected branding issues. US casino behemoth Bally’s Corporation has been blocked from trademarking its...

Written by Philip Conneller
Jimmy Hoffa ‘Put Through Sausage Grinder’ by Detroit Mob, New Claims Allege
July 29, 2025

Jimmy Hoffa ‘Put Through Sausage Grinder’ by Detroit Mob, New Claims Allege

Mobster allegedly confessed to Hoffa’s murder twice before Sausage grinder, incinerator cited in new disposal theory FBI probe resurfaces amid explosive new wiretap evidence Fifty years after powerful union leader Jimmy Hoffa vanished from a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Former Mashpee Leader Admits Tax Fraud Linked to $1B Casino Project
July 28, 2025

Former Mashpee Leader Admits Tax Fraud Linked to $1B Casino Project

Cromwell admits to underreporting $177K in taxable income Convictions tied to stalled First Light casino project reinstated Supreme Court declined to hear Cromwell's final appeal Cedric Cromwell, the former chairman of Massachusetts’ Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Pennsylvania Gambler Who Used Skull Mask in Fatal Robbery Gets Life
July 28, 2025

Pennsylvania Gambler Who Used Skull Mask in Fatal Robbery Gets Life

Clerk shot after $14K robbery in convenience store Convict wore skull mask, left clerk dying but calling 911 Store faces lawsuit over unsafe illegal gaming operation A gambler and local drug dealer from Hazleton, Pa.,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested in Florida Over Alleged Las Vegas Casino Debt
July 28, 2025

Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested in Florida Over Alleged Las Vegas Casino Debt

Arrest tied to unpaid Las Vegas casino gambling marker Agent denies fraud, calls situation “absolute insanity” NBA veteran held without bond at Fort Lauderdale airport NBA forward Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested Sunday at Florida’s...

Written by Philip Conneller
Minnesota Regulators Back Prairie’s Edge Casino in ‘Outrageous’ Power Cut Threat
July 25, 2025

Minnesota Regulators Back Prairie’s Edge Casino in ‘Outrageous’ Power Cut Threat

State regulators back tribe in solar power showdown. Casino solar array triggers utility shutdown threat. Regulator warns co-op may lose service rights entirely.  A Minnesota utility company’s threat to pull the plug on the Prairie’s...

Written by Philip Conneller
California AG Rob Bonta Promises DFS Crackdown
July 25, 2025

California AG Rob Bonta Promises DFS Crackdown

AG Bonta to enforce opinion saying DFS contests violate California law DFS industry faces heightened scrutiny and legal uncertainty Tribes demand swift action to enforce DFS regulations California Attorney General Rob Bonta has vowed to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Michigan Woman Can Sue BetMGM Over $3M Roulette ‘Glitch’
July 24, 2025

Michigan Woman Can Sue BetMGM Over $3M Roulette ‘Glitch’

Supreme Court says Davis can sue BetMGM for winnings Lower courts and Gaming Board dismissed her claim initially Alleged $3M win came from capped fixed-odds roulette game A Detroit woman who believes BetMGM owes her...

Written by Philip Conneller
Parkwest Casino 580 Security Guard Accused of $100K Diamond Ring Theft
July 24, 2025

Parkwest Casino 580 Security Guard Accused of $100K Diamond Ring Theft

Guard allegedly stole a ring worth $100K He was caught on security footage despite checking his surroundings first The casino was previously hit by a multimillion-dollar baccarat scheme A security guard at a California cardroom...

Written by Philip Conneller