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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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4107 stories by Philip Conneller

Monica Dillon, online gambling identity theft, West Virginia prosecutor, sportsbook bonus abuse, federal fraud prosecutor

Ex-West Virginia Federal Prosecutor Accused of Identity Theft in Online Gambling Case

Former federal prosecutor accused of using stolen identities for online gambling Plea deal could erase charges after two years of supervision Court records suggest gambling account restrictions may have driven scheme A former federal fraud prosecutor in West Virginia has admitted using...

Philip Conneller May 11, 2026
Alabama-Coushatta Tribe, Naskila Casino Resort, Texas tribal gaming, East Texas casino, Supreme Court tribal gaming ruling

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to Open Temporary Casino Ahead of Major Texas Resort

Temporary East Texas casino to create 110 jobs before resort opens Alabama-Coushatta Tribe breaks ground on massive new Naskila Casino Resort Supreme Court ruling clears path for expanded tribal gaming in Texas The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe plans to open a temporary casino in...

Philip Conneller May 11, 2026
Hong Kong football, match-fixing, illegal betting, soccer corruption, ICAC

Former Hong Kong Soccer Players Convicted in Major Match-Fixing Scandal

Former footballers convicted in major Hong Kong match-fixing conspiracy Illegal betting ring manipulated more than 30 Hong Kong football matches Players were offered thousands to deliberately lose league games A multi-million-dollar match-fixing syndicate has been dismantled in Hong Kong after two former...

Philip Conneller May 11, 2026
Filippo Gigi Rovito, Capri Ristorante, Operation Porterhouse Parlay, Chicago gambling ring, mob-linked restaurateur

Chicago’s ‘Celebrity Chef’ Exposed? Gigi Rovito Accused of Enforcer Role in Massive Mob-Linked Gambling Ring

Chef “Gigi” Rovito accused of threatening gambling debtors in federal case Burr Ridge mayor publicly defends Rovito despite alleged Outfit-linked connections FBI raids expose sprawling illegal gambling network tied to suburban restaurants One of the men charged last week with involvement in...

Philip Conneller May 10, 2026
New Jersey World Cup tax, FIFA World Cup 2026, sports betting tax, MetLife Stadium, NJ Transit World Cup costs

New Jersey Eyes Sports Betting Surcharge for 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Jersey proposes temporary World Cup betting tax to offset hosting costs Officials fear massive transportation and security expenses during 2026 tournament Lawmakers say FIFA should contribute more toward New Jersey infrastructure costs Concerned about the financial burden of hosting the 2026...

Philip Conneller May 7, 2026
Prairie Wind Casino, business email compromise, cyber fraud, Light & Wonder, wire fraud indictment

Scammer Posed as Light & Wonder to Steal $270K From Prairie Wind Casino

Federal indictment alleges casino email account secretly monitored for months Fraudsters impersonated Light & Wonder to redirect nearly $270,000 in payments FBI says international cyber fraud suspects will be pursued worldwide A federal court in South Dakota has indicted a Nigerian man...

Philip Conneller May 7, 2026
Polymarket, Israel Iran conflict, insider trading, Omer Ziv, prediction markets, espionage charges, iGaming, military intelligence leak

iGaming Marketing Professional Accused of Insider Polymarket Trades on Iran Conflict

Israeli prosecutors accuse iGaming marketer of insider Polymarket trading on military strikes Dormant Polymarket account triggered online speculation before suspect’s arrest Reserve major allegedly leaked classified military timing information via WhatsApp An Israeli judge has lifted a gag order shielding the identity...

Philip Conneller May 7, 2026
Coinbase layoffs, Brian Armstrong, Coinbase AI restructuring, crypto industry layoffs, prediction markets

Coinbase Pivots to AI: Why the Crypto Giant is Cutting 14% of Staff to Fund a Massive Tech Overhaul

Coinbase cuts 14% of staff in sweeping AI-first restructuring move CEO Brian Armstrong pushes flatter teams and AI-native operating structure Layoffs come amid crypto slowdown and prediction market regulatory pressure Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) is cutting around 14% of its workforce, as the...

Philip Conneller May 6, 2026
Kalshi, prediction markets, Arizona gambling laws, CFTC, sports betting

Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Criminal Case Against Kalshi

Federal judge rules Kalshi contracts likely fall under federal derivatives law Arizona blocked from pursuing criminal gambling case against Kalshi platform Ruling intensifies nationwide legal battle over sports prediction markets A federal judge has blocked Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against...

Philip Conneller May 6, 2026
Muscogee Creek Nation, Hickory Ground, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Auburn University, tribal sovereignty, burial site dispute

Muscogee Nation Fights to Keep Wind Creek Casino ‘Grave Desecration’ Case Alive

Muscogee Nation fights dismissal of lawsuit over sacred burial site Tribe alleges ancestors’ remains disturbed during Alabama casino construction Court battle centers on sovereignty, immunity, and protection of sacred land The Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) is pushing back against new efforts to...

Philip Conneller May 5, 2026