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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

Report: Playtech Dodges Evolution’s Smear Campaign Suit — For Now
June 18, 2026

Report: Playtech Dodges Evolution’s Smear Campaign Suit — For Now

Judge rejects Evolution's request to add Playtech as defendant Playtech allegedly paid Black Cube for controversial Evolution report Ruling leaves door open for Playtech to join case A New Jersey Superior Court judge has declined...

Written by Philip Conneller
Hong Kong Police Smash HK$320M Triad Betting Ring, 150 Arrested
June 17, 2026

Hong Kong Police Smash HK$320M Triad Betting Ring, 150 Arrested

Hong Kong police deployed over 600 officers to execute a series of targeted raids, arresting 150 individuals suspected of running an extensive, triad-controlled illegal gambling network Investigators reveal that the sophisticated digital operation allegedly processed...

Written by Philip Conneller
Tech Giants Blind to £33B Black Market Gambling Threat, UK Trade Body Warns
June 17, 2026

Tech Giants Blind to £33B Black Market Gambling Threat, UK Trade Body Warns

BGC says tech firms enable illegal gambling ads to flourish Black-market operators target vulnerable and self-excluded gamblers online UK taskforce to tackle illegal betting payments and advertising The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has accused...

Written by Philip Conneller
MGM Disputes Waitress’s Claim That Casino Took Her $76K ‘Life-Changing’ Tip
June 16, 2026

MGM Disputes Waitress’s Claim That Casino Took Her $76K ‘Life-Changing’ Tip

A federal lawsuit accuses MGM National Harbor of wage theft after allegedly confiscating a waitress's "life-changing" $76,000 tip According to the complaint, the casino returned the baccarat chips to the patron under the guise of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Cape Verde Stuns Spain and Makes One Polymarket Trader $4.7 Million Richer
June 16, 2026

Cape Verde Stuns Spain and Makes One Polymarket Trader $4.7 Million Richer

World Cup debutant Cape Verde pulled off a historic shocker in Atlanta, holding reigning European champions Spain to a grueling 0-0 draw A legendary Polymarket trader named "Fishalive" backed the underdogs at just 9¢ a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-MGM Manager Loses US Supreme Court Bid in Colorism Bias Suit
June 16, 2026

Ex-MGM Manager Loses US Supreme Court Bid in Colorism Bias Suit

Supreme Court declines review of MGM National Harbor bias lawsuit Former manager alleged discrimination based on lighter skin tone Jury found color was not a factor in termination The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday (June...

Written by Philip Conneller
Australian Gambler Who Sued Sportsbook Over Drunken Bets Now Owns Betting Sites
June 15, 2026

Australian Gambler Who Sued Sportsbook Over Drunken Bets Now Owns Betting Sites

After suing a bookmaker over hundreds of thousands in losses, millionaire Winton Veall now co-owns a network of digital betting sites Veall's original lawsuit claimed the sportsbook exploited his vulnerability by taking massive over-the-phone wagers...

Written by Philip Conneller
Hoosier Lottery Pulls Space Invaders Game Over False-Win Tickets
June 15, 2026

Hoosier Lottery Pulls Space Invaders Game Over False-Win Tickets

Indiana forklift driver Mike Fields scanned a new "Space Invaders" scratch-off displaying a $100,000 jackpot, only for the lottery computer to validate it as a $20 winner The printing error prompted the Hoosier Lottery to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Eric Trump, Daniel Cormier Deny Viral ‘Rigged Fight’ DMs After Apparent Social Media Hack
June 15, 2026

Eric Trump, Daniel Cormier Deny Viral ‘Rigged Fight’ DMs After Apparent Social Media Hack

Eric Trump denies sending viral UFC betting-related direct messages Deleted Daniel Cormier post surfaced hours before White House event Authenticity of alleged X conversation remains disputed and unverified Eric Trump has forcefully denied the authenticity...

Written by Philip Conneller
End of an Era: Aqueduct Racetrack Sets Final Race Day After 132 Years
June 12, 2026

End of an Era: Aqueduct Racetrack Sets Final Race Day After 132 Years

Final day of live racing set for June 28, 2026 Historic New York racetrack closing after 132-year run Belmont Park redevelopment drives shift away from Aqueduct racing Aqueduct Racetrack, one of New York City’s last...

Written by Philip Conneller