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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

Ex-Hollywood Columbus Poker Manager Fired After Cancer Tracheotomy Sues PENN Entertainment
September 16, 2025

Ex-Hollywood Columbus Poker Manager Fired After Cancer Tracheotomy Sues PENN Entertainment

Former manager alleges firing tied to cancer treatment recovery Lawsuit cites ADA, Ohio law, and workplace discrimination Seeks damages, reinstatement, or compensation for wrongful termination A former poker room manager at the Hollywood Casino in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Sheriff de Florida acusado de extorsión: “envió emojis incriminatorios”
September 16, 2025

Sheriff de Florida acusado de extorsión: “envió emojis incriminatorios”

Los fiscales citan mensajes de texto con emojis como prueba de un esquema de apuestas ilegales López habría recibido cientos de miles de dólares en sobornos Redada en el Eclipse Social Club en plena investigación...

Written by Philip Conneller
$130M Tinian Casino Project’s Titanic Failure Sparks Investor Lawsuit
September 15, 2025

$130M Tinian Casino Project’s Titanic Failure Sparks Investor Lawsuit

Investors allege false promises and EB-5 visa fraud Lawsuit claims $64 million loaned without repayment safeguards Casino project promoted jobs, tourism but never broke ground A $130 million “Titanic-themed resort and casino” on Tinian Island...

Written by Philip Conneller
Gamblers Ordered to Return $750K After Hollywoodbets System Glitch
September 15, 2025

Gamblers Ordered to Return $750K After Hollywoodbets System Glitch

Judge rules faulty online bets were never legally valid Over 100 gamblers must repay $750K in winnings Court rejects collusion claims but orders refunds to operator A judge in South Africa has ordered more than...

Written by Philip Conneller
Stake.com Cited as DOJ Seeks $5 Million Bitcoin Seizure in SIM Swap Case
September 15, 2025

Stake.com Cited as DOJ Seeks $5 Million Bitcoin Seizure in SIM Swap Case

DOJ targets $5M bitcoin linked to SIM swap fraud Stolen crypto allegedly laundered through Stake.com casino accounts Case highlights vulnerabilities in SMS-based multifactor authentication The US Department of Justice (DOJ)  wants to seize more than...

Written by Philip Conneller
FanDuel Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Jacksonville Jaguars After $22 Million Fraud
September 15, 2025

FanDuel Agrees to Pay $5 Million to Jacksonville Jaguars After $22 Million Fraud

Jaguars recover partial funds after FanDuel settlement over fraud Team's ex-finance manager Amit Patel sentenced for $22M theft Patel also sues FanDuel, citing gambling addiction exploitation FanDuel will pay the Jacksonville Jaguars $5 million in...

Written by Philip Conneller
L’Auberge Baton Rouge Was Conduit for $100K Credit Union Fraud
September 11, 2025

L’Auberge Baton Rouge Was Conduit for $100K Credit Union Fraud

Woman accused of credit union fraud in Baton Rouge Investigators say casino accounts used to launder stolen funds Victims tricked with phishing texts and fake fraud calls A Baton Rouge, La. woman was arrested Wednesday,...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Trainer’ who Killed Famous Poker Player’s Dog Won’t Face Prison
September 11, 2025

‘Trainer’ who Killed Famous Poker Player’s Dog Won’t Face Prison

Dog trainer sentenced after French Bulldog's tragic, preventable death. Ragland lied to owners, hiding cruelty and neglect. Court case exposes repeated animal abuse across multiple states. A Connecticut “dog trainer” who caused the death of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Federal Charges Filed After Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship Over Gambling Debt
September 10, 2025

Federal Charges Filed After Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship Over Gambling Debt

Passenger jumped ship to escape $16,710 casino gambling debt Authorities seized $14,600 cash, phones, and multiple fake IDs A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger who jumped ship to avoid paying a $16K gambling debt is now...

Written by Philip Conneller
Flamingo Las Vegas Sued After ‘Foot Mangled in Escalator’
September 9, 2025

Flamingo Las Vegas Sued After ‘Foot Mangled in Escalator’

 Lawsuit alleges escalator malfunction caused severe foot injuries  Plaintiff claims Flamingo and Schindler failed safety obligations  Past Strip incidents highlight ongoing escalator safety concerns A California resident is suing the Flamingo Las Vegas and escalator...

Written by Philip Conneller