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Reporter: 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.

Areas of Expertise

3703 stories by Philip Conneller

Quadruple zero roulette, Palazzo Las Vegas, Bonus Wheel Roulette, four zeros, House edge odds, Casino games

Uh-Oh! Quadruple Zero Roulette Hits Las Vegas Strip

Quadruple zero roulette raises the casino house edge Bonus wheel tempts players with rare jackpot multipliers Las Vegas casinos trade fairness for spectacle and entertainment It was probably only a matter of time, but “quadruple zero” roulette has landed in Las Vegas....

Philip Conneller August 26, 2025
California cardrooms, tribal casinos, IGRA preemption, Tribal Nations Access to Justice, TPPPs

California Tribes’ Challenge to Cardrooms Faces Legal Setback

Judge’s ruling could halt tribes’ lawsuit against California cardrooms Dispute centers on third-party banking in “California games” SB 549 faces challenge over federal IGRA preemption claim California’s tribal casino operators have suffered a legal blow in their longstanding battle with the state’s...

Philip Conneller August 11, 2025
Suffolk County shooting, Jake’s 58 Casino, security negligence, targeted attack, Suffolk OTB lawsuit

New York Man Sues After Jake’s 58 Casino Shooting

Lawsuit alleges casino, county failed in providing adequate security Victim wounded in targeted shooting outside Jake’s 58 Casino Suspect arrested months later, faces attempted murder charges A Suffolk County, NY man wounded in what prosecutors described as a targeted shooting outside Jake’s...

Philip Conneller August 11, 2025
South Korea crime, golf scam, casino fraud, extortion, Interpol

Wealthy Golfers Targeted in $850K Rigged Casino Scheme

Criminal group used golf trips to lure wealthy victims. Rigged casinos and fake crimes enabled large-scale extortion. Authorities arrested 12; one suspect still at large. South Korean authorities have arrested 12 members of a sophisticated criminal group that lured wealthy individuals on...

Philip Conneller August 10, 2025
Genting Highlands casino theft, Victor Lee fugitive, Malaysia casino crime, stolen casino chips, junket employee heist

Genting Highlands $630K Casino Chip-Theft Fugitive on the Run

Suspect exchanged some stolen chips for cash before fleeing Police suspect possible accomplices in casino chip theft Authorities coordinate with border agencies, may involve Interpol A former junket employee accused of stealing around US$630K in chips from Malaysia’s Genting Highlands casino in...

Philip Conneller August 9, 2025
Gulfstream Park lawsuit, Florida Decoupling Act, Thoroughbred racing Florida, Slot machine license dispute, Florida Gaming Control Commission

Gulfstream Park Sues Florida Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Decoupling Act

Lawsuit challenges Florida’s Decoupling Act as unconstitutional Gulfstream claims unfair licensing rules for live racing Critics warn threat to Florida’s thoroughbred racing industry Gulfstream Park racetrack is asking a judge to block the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) from requiring it to...

Philip Conneller August 8, 2025
TwinSpires, Churchill Downs, Michigan Gaming Control Board, Interstate Horseracing Act, advance-deposit wagering (ADW)

Churchill Downs Scores Big Win Against Michigan in TwinSpires Betting Case

Appeals court upholds TwinSpires operation during legal battle. Churchill Downs cites Interstate Horseracing Act and Constitution. Churchill Downs received a boost in its ongoing legal battle against the state of Michigan this week after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to...

Philip Conneller August 7, 2025
Ross Miceli, Erie Catholic priest, Raffle scandal, Church fraud, Gambling investigation

Pennsylvania Pastor who Rigged Raffle Probed for Gambling

Priest allegedly confessed to rigging raffle for cash prize. Investigators probe $300K church credit card spending. Lavish purchases raise concerns over gambling behavior. A Catholic priest from Erie, Pa. who admitted to fixing a church raffle for a Chevy Corvette Stingray 1LT...

Philip Conneller August 7, 2025
GrandWest Casino, Cape Town electrocution, Gross negligence case, South Africa legal ruling, Ice rink injury

South Africa’s GrandWest Casino’s Gross Negligence Electrocuted Child

Court finds GrandWest liable for gross negligence, damages pending Child electrocuted by exposed wire near water-based rink Safety protocols failed during post-holiday venue dismantling A January 2020 family outing to the Grandwest Casino in Cape Town, South Africa, turned into a nightmare...

Philip Conneller August 6, 2025
Florida casino petition fraud, Maria Guadalupe Bautista, Las Vegas Sands ballot campaign, Seminole Tribe opposition, Florida Voters in Charge PACv

Florida Woman Convicted in LVS Casino Petition Fraud Case

Maria Bautista submitted 191 fraudulent petitions in 2021 campaign Scheme targeted a constitutional amendment for Florida casino expansion Las Vegas Sands and Seminole Tribe clashed over initiative An Ocala, Fla., woman has been found guilty of 13 counts of personal identification fraud...

Philip Conneller August 6, 2025