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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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4211 stories 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
Treasure Island Casino Winner Beaten, $38K Stolen, Attacker Sentenced
June 4, 2025

Treasure Island Casino Winner Beaten, $38K Stolen, Attacker Sentenced

Victim attacked outside home after winning at casino Assailants stole $38K in early morning ambush Judge rejects leniency plea despite addiction defense A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for...

Written by Philip Conneller
Las Vegas Poker Player, Wife Busted in $57M Luxury Car Fraud
June 4, 2025

Las Vegas Poker Player, Wife Busted in $57M Luxury Car Fraud

Couple allegedly scammed investors with luxury resale scheme Victims promised huge profits from exotic car exports Fraud funded gambling, boats, jets, and personal expenses A Las Vegas poker player who believed a financially life-changing tournament...

Written by Philip Conneller