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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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4308 stories by Philip Conneller

Blind Plaintiff Sues DraftKings Over Website Accessibility Barriers
September 29, 2025

Blind Plaintiff Sues DraftKings Over Website Accessibility Barriers

Lawsuit claims DraftKings site blocks blind users’ access. Complaint cites ADA and New York disability rights laws. Advocates argue accessible design is a civil rights duty. DraftKings is facing a new legal challenge that, for...

Written by Philip Conneller
China Sentences 11 Triad Casino Scam Lords to Death
September 29, 2025

China Sentences 11 Triad Casino Scam Lords to Death

China cracks down on notorious Ming triad family empire Rebels stormed Laukkaing, freeing trafficked scam center workers Beijing shifts stance, once tolerated warlords now prosecuted Eleven members of a notorious triad family that operated scam...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lucky Eagle Shooting Suspect Named as Keryan Jones, Ex-National Guardsman
September 29, 2025

Lucky Eagle Shooting Suspect Named as Keryan Jones, Ex-National Guardsman

Former Guardsman charged with capital murder after casino shooting Multiagency manhunt ends with suspect’s dramatic roadside capture Authorities confirm two victims dead, five critically injured The suspect in a shooting that left two people dead...

Written by Philip Conneller
El autor del atentado con bomba robó $90.000 en el Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River y fue condenado a 14 años de prisión
September 29, 2025

El autor del atentado con bomba robó $90.000 en el Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River y fue condenado a 14 años de prisión

Un hombre hizo estallar un cajero automático, robó $90.000 y los apostó en Harrah’s Una redada del FBI descubrió ocho bombas caseras más El hallazgo de restos humanos motivó una nueva búsqueda en la casa...

Written by Philip Conneller
Pipe-Bomber Gambled Stolen $90K at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River, Gets 14 Years
September 27, 2025

Pipe-Bomber Gambled Stolen $90K at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River, Gets 14 Years

Man blew up ATM, stole $90K, gambled at Harrah’s FBI raid uncovered eight more homemade pipe bombs Human remains discovery prompted new search of suspect’s home A Decatur, Ga., man who used a homemade pipe...

Written by Philip Conneller
Problem Gambling Nonprofits Fight Over 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline
September 26, 2025

Problem Gambling Nonprofits Fight Over 1-800-GAMBLER Hotline

New Jersey court rules in gambling hotline ownership fight NCPG must return 1-800-GAMBLER control by September 29 Advocates warn disruption could endanger lives in gambling crisis A spat between two problem gambling nonprofits over who...

Written by Philip Conneller
Feds Order Coushatta Casino Consultant Suspended Amid $350K Fraud Allegations
September 25, 2025

Feds Order Coushatta Casino Consultant Suspended Amid $350K Fraud Allegations

NIGC demands suspension of Coushatta Casino consultant Todd Stewart Audit finds $100K in untracked credit card purchases in 2024 Federal and tribal investigations probe $350K fraud allegations The National Indian Gaming Council (NIGC) has ordered...

Written by Philip Conneller
Boyd Gaming Suffers Cyberattack, Data Breach
September 24, 2025

Boyd Gaming Suffers Cyberattack, Data Breach

Boyd Gaming confirms cyberattack with limited personal data stolen Casinos remain prime targets for hackers seeking sensitive data MGM, Caesars, and Boyd highlight growing casino cybercrime threat Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming Corp is the latest...

Written by Philip Conneller
Who was Alleged Mob Boss Carmen “The Cheeseman” DiNunzio, Dead at 68?
September 23, 2025

Who was Alleged Mob Boss Carmen “The Cheeseman” DiNunzio, Dead at 68?

DiNunzio ran Boston’s Fresh Cheese while linked to Mafia. Convicted in ‘Big Dig’ bribery case, served federal time. Death marks decline of Patriarca crime family influence. Reputed Mob boss Carmen DiNunzio died Sunday afternoon, age...

Written by Philip Conneller
Gambler Who Lost on Resorts World Casino Cruise Caused Bomb-Threat Chaos
September 23, 2025

Gambler Who Lost on Resorts World Casino Cruise Caused Bomb-Threat Chaos

Casino losses drove a man to send the cruise ship a bomb threat Threat email disrupted 4,000 passengers boarding for the next voyage Man faces up to seven years prison and/or a heavy fine A...

Written by Philip Conneller