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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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4235 stories by Philip Conneller

Gambino Scion, Alleged NBA Betting Fixer Among Four to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case
July 29, 2026

Gambino Scion, Alleged NBA Betting Fixer Among Four to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case

Four people pleaded guilty this week for their roles in an illegal Mafia-backed poker operation, including the son of a Gambino crime boss and a key figure in recent NBA gambling scandals. Shane Hennen, alleged...

Written by Philip Conneller
Drug Trial Prediction Markets Spark Concerns Over Research Integrity
July 29, 2026

Drug Trial Prediction Markets Spark Concerns Over Research Integrity

Prediction markets tied to clinical trial results risk sabotaging critical drug development, according to a report from The New York Times. Prediction markets are allowing traders to wager on the outcomes of clinical trials and...

Written by Philip Conneller
FanDuel, DraftKings Fight to Drop Gambling Suit Linked to Bryce Harper Video
July 28, 2026

FanDuel, DraftKings Fight to Drop Gambling Suit Linked to Bryce Harper Video

FanDuel and DraftKings are asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a major lawsuit accusing the sports betting giants of using VIP programs and targeted features to exploit problem gamblers. Bryce Harper at the 2026 MLB...

Written by Philip Conneller
Scotts Valley Tribe Opens Preview Casino as $700M Resort Hangs in the Balance
July 28, 2026

Scotts Valley Tribe Opens Preview Casino as $700M Resort Hangs in the Balance

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has opened a small preview casino on a site close to where it hopes to one day build a $700 million casino resort in Vallejo, California. An artist's...

Written by Philip Conneller
Andrea Pirlo Ousted from Italy Coach Search After Backlash Over Russian Gambling Deal
July 28, 2026

Andrea Pirlo Ousted from Italy Coach Search After Backlash Over Russian Gambling Deal

Italian soccer legend Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn from the running to become Italy's national team head coach after concerns emerged over the weekend about his links to Russian betting company Fonbet. Soccer great Andrea Pirlo...

Written by Philip Conneller
South Korean Police Bust $230M Illegal Gambling Ring That Targeted Deaf Community
July 27, 2026

South Korean Police Bust $230M Illegal Gambling Ring That Targeted Deaf Community

South Korean police investigating a massive illegal gambling ring have uncovered an account-mule network that allegedly exploited dozens of deaf individuals. Busan police, above, discovered a complex criminal network that harvested bank accounts belonging to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bodycam Shows Florida Deputies Stumbling Upon ‘Illegal Casino’ Years Before Sheriff’s Arrest
July 27, 2026

Bodycam Shows Florida Deputies Stumbling Upon ‘Illegal Casino’ Years Before Sheriff’s Arrest

In late 2022, Osceola County deputies conducted a routine business check on the Eclipse Social Club in Kissimmee, Fla.—an inspection now at the center of a federal corruption probe. Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Killer Who Gambled at Florida Casino After Murder Sent Back to Death Row
July 27, 2026

Killer Who Gambled at Florida Casino After Murder Sent Back to Death Row

A Florida handyman who used a murdered woman's stolen ATM card to gamble at a tribal casino has been sentenced to death for a second time. A booking photo of Rafael Andres, who was resentenced...

Written by Philip Conneller
Supreme Court Lawyer, High-Stakes Poker Player Tom Goldstein Gets 6 Years for Tax Evasion
July 25, 2026

Supreme Court Lawyer, High-Stakes Poker Player Tom Goldstein Gets 6 Years for Tax Evasion

Tom Goldstein, the prominent Supreme Court lawyer who led a double life as a high-stakes poker player, has been sentenced to six years in prison for tax and mortgage fraud. Tom Goldstein, above, argued more...

Written by Philip Conneller
Illegal Gambling Syndicate Hacked 20 African Government Sites to Game Google Search
July 24, 2026

Illegal Gambling Syndicate Hacked 20 African Government Sites to Game Google Search

An online gambling network believed to be operating from Indonesia allegedly hid casino pages inside government websites across Africa to boost its visibility in Google search results. An Indonesian police officer shows an online gambling...

Written by Philip Conneller