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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

Nine Macau ‘Satellite’ Casinos to Close By End of Year
June 10, 2025

Nine Macau ‘Satellite’ Casinos to Close By End of Year

Nine satellite casinos to cease operations by December 2025 New gaming law ends sublicensing model in Macau Closure affects nearly 6,000 local and foreign workers Nine of Macau’s satellite casinos are to shutter permanently by...

Written by Philip Conneller
Tropicana Atlantic City ‘Hid Evidence’ in Crash That Killed Boy, Lawsuit Claims
June 9, 2025

Tropicana Atlantic City ‘Hid Evidence’ in Crash That Killed Boy, Lawsuit Claims

Lawsuit alleges casino “destroyed or concealed” video, receipts in DUI case Bartenders lacked certification, failed to track drink totals, per suit Casino ignored subpoena, partial footage only provided A lawsuit filed by the family of...

Written by Philip Conneller
BREAKING: Two Dead in Bellagio Fountains Shooting — YouTube Beef May Be Behind Attack
June 9, 2025

BREAKING: Two Dead in Bellagio Fountains Shooting — YouTube Beef May Be Behind Attack

Two victims killed near Bellagio in shooting. Feud between YouTubers may have sparked deadly attack. Las Vegas Strip partially shut amid police investigation. A shooting at the Bellagio fountains on the Las Vegas Strip late...

Written by Philip Conneller
Body Found in 2022 is Kentucky Man Missing from Caesars Southern Indiana
June 6, 2025

Body Found in 2022 is Kentucky Man Missing from Caesars Southern Indiana

Man vanished in 2022 after visiting Caesars Southern Indiana. Body pulled from Mississippi River 350 miles downstream. DNA and genealogy tech helped finally identify remains.  Human remains recovered from the Mississippi River in Missouri three...

Written by Philip Conneller
Florida Sheriff Known for Crime Scene Gaffe Arrested in $21M Gambling, Corruption Case
June 6, 2025

Florida Sheriff Known for Crime Scene Gaffe Arrested in $21M Gambling, Corruption Case

Sheriff Lopez accused of shielding illegal gambling enterprise. $21M gambling ring operated across central Florida counties. Lopez bond set at $1million, suspended by Governor DeSantis. A Florida sheriff who faced criticism last year for accidentally...

Written by Philip Conneller
Wynn Resorts Acquires London’s Aspinalls Casino, Rebrands to ‘Wynn Mayfair’
June 6, 2025

Wynn Resorts Acquires London’s Aspinalls Casino, Rebrands to ‘Wynn Mayfair’

Wynn Mayfair bridges London and Gulf high-roller markets Strategic move ahead of Wynn Al Marjan 2027 launch US casino giant Wynn Resorts has completed the acquisition of Aspinall’s Casino and renamed it the Wynn Mayfair,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Harrah’s Joliet Sued After Brutal Hotel Room Attack
June 5, 2025

Harrah’s Joliet Sued After Brutal Hotel Room Attack

Banned criminal entered Harrah’s despite prior exclusion orders Victim claims hotel ignored basic guest safety protocols A Joliet, Ill., woman is suing the city’s Harrah’s Casino and Hotel after she was violently assaulted and robbed...

Written by Philip Conneller
Star Entertainment Could Be Wiped Out by Proposed $400M Fine
June 5, 2025

Star Entertainment Could Be Wiped Out by Proposed $400M Fine

AUSTRAC demands record fine for systemic AML violations. Star risks collapse despite recent $300M emergency bailout. Casino linked to triads, junkets, and disguised spending. Australia’s financial crimes watchdog AUSTRAC wants to put Star Entertainment out...

Written by Philip Conneller
Rock Band Heart’s Instruments Filched from Hard Rock Atlantic City
June 5, 2025

Rock Band Heart’s Instruments Filched from Hard Rock Atlantic City

Suspect arrested but sold one instrument before capture Heart calls instruments “extensions of our musical souls” Reward offered for return of priceless stolen gear The rock band Heart is offering a reward for information leading...

Written by Philip Conneller
Fraser Downs Horse Owners Fight Closure Over Rat Infestation Threatening Racing Season
June 5, 2025

Fraser Downs Horse Owners Fight Closure Over Rat Infestation Threatening Racing Season

Horse owners say barn closure will derail the racing season HRBC proposes a carbon monoxide plan to avoid shutdown GCE defends closure, citing worsening rodent infestation A pest control order has thrown horse racing in...

Written by Philip Conneller