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Reporter: 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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3661 stories by Philip Conneller

Abilify lawsuit, aripiprazole side effects, compulsive gambling drug, B.C. Supreme Court ruling, psychiatric malpractice claim

Court Rejects $1.2 Million Abilify Compulsive Gambling, Shopping Lawsuit

A woman claimed Abilify caused uncontrollable gambling and shopping. Judge ruled no proven link between drug and behavior. Health Canada had warned of rare compulsive side effects. A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has dismissed a CA$1.2 million (US$880K) lawsuit filed by...

Philip Conneller July 9, 2025
Kok An, Crown Casino Poipet, Thailand Cambodia border tension, transnational scam networks, cybercrime Southeast Asia

Thailand Issues Arrest Warrant for Cambodia Casino Tycoon Kok An

Thai police raid Kok An-linked sites in nationwide crackdown Crown Casino tied to regional trafficking and scam operations Arrest warrant strains already tense Thai-Cambodian relations Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Kok An, a powerful Cambodian senator and owner of...

Philip Conneller July 8, 2025
Aristocrat class action, social casino lawsuit, gambling disorder legal case

Court Denies Aristocrat’s Request to Probe Plaintiffs’ Gambling Disorders

Judge denies early inquiry into plaintiffs' gambling health. Aristocrat sought sensitive info ahead of mediation. Ruling protects vulnerable users from self-diagnosis risk. A federal judge in Australia has refused a request by gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. to question class-action members about...

Philip Conneller July 8, 2025
Atong Ang, e-sabong disappearances, Philippine gambling, cockfighting scandal, Lucky 8 Star Quest, Julie Patidongan, e-sabong

Philippine Gambling Boss Accused of Cockfight Kidnappings Sues Whistleblower

Whistleblower claims over 100 sabungeros dumped in lake Ang denies involvement, files extortion complaint against ex-staff DOJ weighing whistleblower role as potential state witness A Philippine gambling tycoon accused of complicity in the disappearance of at least 34 missing cockfight workers is...

Philip Conneller July 8, 2025
Star Entertainment Group, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, Bally’s Corporation deal, AML investigation AUSTRAC, Casino operator financial crisis

Star Wins Queen’s Wharf Reprieve But Investors Eye Rivals

Star extends Queen’s Wharf exit deal to July 2025 Bally’s rescue deal threatened by potential AUSTRAC penalties Liquidity crisis deepens amid AML breaches and investor tensions Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR) has reached a last-minute agreement with its Hong Kong-based joint venture...

Philip Conneller July 7, 2025
Jimmy Hoffa, Teamsters Union, Mafia, Scott Burnstein, Mob Vegas connections

Jimmy Hoffa Disappearance Solved? Teamsters President ‘Killer to be Named’

Mafia ties and Teamsters funds linked Hoffa to Vegas Hoffa vanished in 1975 after mob “peace meeting” Experts claim they’ll name killer in July 23 reveal One of the most enduring mysteries of modern American history may soon be solved. What happened...

Philip Conneller July 7, 2025
Jeffrey Paul Kent, Jeff Kent, Romance scammer, Dangerous offender, Gambling addiction, Alberta

‘Psycho’ Romance Scammer Locked Up for Life

Romance conman faked cancer, stole from online dates Judge declares scammer a "dangerous offender" for life Fraud funded compulsive gambling and luxury lifestyle lies  A prolific romance scammer with psychopathic tendencies and a longstanding gambling addiction has been locked up indefinitely by...

Philip Conneller July 4, 2025
Daily Fantasy Sports, DFS, Rob Bonta, California Gambling Law, DraftKings, Gavin Newsom

California AG Declares DFS Illegal, Gov. Newsom Begs to Differ

Bonta says DFS contests qualify as illegal sports betting. Newsom rejects AG opinion, urges collaborative legal solution. DraftKings, PrizePicks already face DFS-related legal challenges. California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion Thursday declaring daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests to...

Philip Conneller July 3, 2025
Trump tax bill, professional gamblers, gambling loss deduction, Big Beautiful Bill, Mike Johnson winning

Gamblers Lose Big as Trump’s First Major Bill Passed

New tax rule penalizes gamblers even when they break even Gamblers lose key deduction under Trump’s economic overhaul Amendment may push players to unregulated offshore markets The US House of Representatives approved Donald Trump’s sprawling spending plan Thursday, marking the US president’s...

Philip Conneller July 3, 2025
Resorts World Las Vegas, Brian Satake, wrongful termination, labor law, food safety complaints

Resorts World Master Cook Wrongly Fired for Abusing Bacon

Judge rules chef fired over bacon was retaliated against No footage or witnesses supported bacon box accusation Cook filed food safety complaints before sudden dismissal A former master cook at Resorts World Las Vegas who was fired for allegedly mishandling bacon has...

Philip Conneller July 3, 2025