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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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4158 stories by Philip Conneller

Florida Man Washed $10 Million in Drug Money Through Nevada, Mississippi Casinos
June 30, 2025

Florida Man Washed $10 Million in Drug Money Through Nevada, Mississippi Casinos

Cocaine network spanned multiple years and multiple states Casinos used to launder millions in drug proceeds Guilty plea includes asset forfeiture, possible life sentence  A Pensacola, Fla. man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking...

Written by Philip Conneller
Star Casino Deal in Peril as Partners Threaten to Walk
June 30, 2025

Star Casino Deal in Peril as Partners Threaten to Walk

Star’s $50M casino deal now close to collapsing Partners may abandon Queen’s Wharf buyout agreement Star Entertainment Group’s (ASX: SGR) fight for survival has hit another snag. The embattled Australian casino operator’s partners in Brisbane’s...

Written by Philip Conneller
47 Thousand Norwegians Told They’d Won Millions as Glitch Sparks False Jackpot Frenzy
June 30, 2025

47 Thousand Norwegians Told They’d Won Millions as Glitch Sparks False Jackpot Frenzy

Norsk Tipping sent false jackpot alerts to 47K players. Coding error multiplied eurocents by 100 instead of dividing. CEO resigned after public apology for trust breach.  Thousands of Norwegians were mistakenly told they had won...

Written by Philip Conneller
Jury to Hear of Illinois Public Official’s Gambling in Overtime Fraud Case
June 28, 2025

Jury to Hear of Illinois Public Official’s Gambling in Overtime Fraud Case

Jury to weigh gambling ties in fraud allegations Prosecutors allege over $100K stolen through falsified hours Defense sought to block gambling evidence before trial A jury in Kankakee County, Ill., will hear evidence about the...

Written by Philip Conneller
WSOP Probes Millionaire Maker Final for Possible Collusion
June 27, 2025

WSOP Probes Millionaire Maker Final for Possible Collusion

Suspicious hands prompt WSOP review of final match First and second payouts withheld pending official investigation Alleged chip dumping could violate WSOP Rule 40b World Series of Poker officials said Thursday they're investigating a possible...

Written by Philip Conneller
Nebraska’s $300K Lottery Winner Seeks to Quash ‘Fraudulent’ Ticket Felony
June 26, 2025

Nebraska’s $300K Lottery Winner Seeks to Quash ‘Fraudulent’ Ticket Felony

Lottery win sparks legal battle over unpaid scratch-off. Security footage allegedly shows ticket taken without payment. Attorney argues case lacks sufficient probable cause evidence. A gas station manager from Nebraska who won $300k on a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Worldline Stock Crashes Amid ‘Dirty Payments’ Allegations
June 26, 2025

Worldline Stock Crashes Amid ‘Dirty Payments’ Allegations

Allegations of compliance evasion shake investor confidence Worldline denies wrongdoing, vows strengthened oversight measures BaFin’s prior ban raised questions about merchant practices Shares in French payments giant Worldline SA (WLN.PA) plunged more than 41% Wednesday...

Written by Philip Conneller
Old Woman Drugged, Robbed South African Casino Victims
June 25, 2025

Old Woman Drugged, Robbed South African Casino Victims

Woman accused of drugging victims' coffee at Suncoast Casino R337,000 in jewelry stolen from 92-year-old grandmother Prosecutors oppose bail; multiple victims suspected  A 74-year-old South African woman who was accused of drugging and robbing a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Star Shareholders OK $300 Million Bally’s-Led Rescue Deal, Averting Collapse
June 25, 2025

Star Shareholders OK $300 Million Bally’s-Led Rescue Deal, Averting Collapse

Star investors approve urgent bailout to avoid administration Bally’s, Mathiesons gain control through convertible notes deal Company still faces AUSTRAC case, major fine possible Star Entertainment group’s (SGR.AX) shareholders voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve...

Written by Philip Conneller
North Korean Hackers Impersonate Zoom to Breach Gambling Firm
June 24, 2025

North Korean Hackers Impersonate Zoom to Breach Gambling Firm

Hackers used deepfakes in a spoofed Zoom meeting Victim ran fake support script that installed malware Attackers stole credentials, crypto data, and messaging info A representative of a Canadian online gambling provider who believed they...

Written by Philip Conneller