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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

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
‘Lying Little Twerp:’ Indian Gaming Association Chair No Fan of Kalshi CEO
June 24, 2025

‘Lying Little Twerp:’ Indian Gaming Association Chair No Fan of Kalshi CEO

Tribal leaders reject Kalshi’s claims of cooperative dialogue Legal fight escalates over prediction markets and sovereignty Kalshi’s regulatory tactics spark backlash from tribal nations Native American gaming groups have accused prediction platform Kalshi of misrepresenting...

Written by Philip Conneller
Wife of Suspended Florida Sheriff Arrested in Racketeering, Gambling Case
June 23, 2025

Wife of Suspended Florida Sheriff Arrested in Racketeering, Gambling Case

Florida Sheriff’s wife charged in multimillion-dollar gambling ring cas Investigators allege misuse of power and campaign contributions Unlawful casino-style operation ran for nearly five years  The wife of a suspended Central Florida sheriff has been...

Written by Philip Conneller
Florida Moves to Dismiss Seminole Sports Betting Lawsuit
June 23, 2025

Florida Moves to Dismiss Seminole Sports Betting Lawsuit

Florida defends legality of Seminole sports betting compact Lawsuit claims online bets bypass voter-approved gambling laws State cites tribal land servers to justify legality Florda is asking a Leon County judge to toss a lawsuit...

Written by Philip Conneller
Macau Businesses Sound Alarm Over Casino Shutdown Fallout
June 23, 2025

Macau Businesses Sound Alarm Over Casino Shutdown Fallout

Thousands of jobs risked by satellite casino shutdowns ZAPE businesses warn of severe economic consequences Government urged to support non-gaming district revival Business owners in Macau are warning of major economic fallout as at least...

Written by Philip Conneller
Philippines Police Search Lake for 34 Missing Cockfight Workers
June 23, 2025

Philippines Police Search Lake for 34 Missing Cockfight Workers

Dozens vanished amid e-sabong match-fixing allegations Suspect claims victims were strangled, dumped in lake Industry worth billions despite criminal and ethical concerns Authorities in the Philippines have begun searching a volcanic lake for the bodies...

Written by Philip Conneller