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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

Mafia Helps New York Top Nation in Federal Gambling Arrests
April 28, 2025

Mafia Helps New York Top Nation in Federal Gambling Arrests

New York still dominates federal gambling arrests Organized crime keeps illegal gambling thriving in New York FBI tactics focus on using gambling cases for RICO New York State is the biggest market in the country...

Written by Philip Conneller
Pete Hegseth Registered on DFS Site as “PeteHegseth,” Sparking Security Concerns
April 28, 2025

Pete Hegseth Registered on DFS Site as “PeteHegseth,” Sparking Security Concerns

Hegseth’s Sleeper.com registration raises security alarms Experts warn foreign intelligence likely targeted Hegseth’s devices Political fallout grows but Hegseth retains Trump’s protection US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed up to daily fantasy football site Sleeper.com...

Written by Philip Conneller
Florida House Passes Bill That Puts Thoroughbred Racing at Risk
April 28, 2025

Florida House Passes Bill That Puts Thoroughbred Racing at Risk

House approves ‘decoupling’ bill allowing tracks to drop live racing Legislation backed by Stronach Group, which wants Gulfstream Park casino DeSantis has criticized the bill as harmful to Florida’s racing industry A bill that would...

Written by Philip Conneller
Indiana GOP Official Locked Up for Molesting Daughter in Las Vegas Casino
April 26, 2025

Indiana GOP Official Locked Up for Molesting Daughter in Las Vegas Casino

Ex-Hancock County, Ind., commissioner John Jessup assaulted daughter during Las Vegas birthday trip Victim publicly identified herself, called for maximum sentence Jessup gets six to 15 years after guilty plea A former Republican Indiana county...

Written by Philip Conneller
Lotto.com Sues Texas Lottery Over Courier Ban
April 25, 2025

Lotto.com Sues Texas Lottery Over Courier Ban

Lotto.com alleges Texas Lottery encouraged couriers in lawsuit Courier services under fire after massive jackpot win Texas Lottery Commission faces legal and political pressure Lottery courier Lotto.com is suing the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Two Kings Casino: Hackers Claim Theft of $700 Million NC Resort’s Blueprints
April 25, 2025

Two Kings Casino: Hackers Claim Theft of $700 Million NC Resort’s Blueprints

Hackers Threaten to release plans for $700M casino Tribe says stolen documents are outdated drafts Anubis latest in wave of ransomware groups targeting tribal casinos A ransomware group calling itself “Anubis” claims to have stolen...

Written by Philip Conneller
Four Queens Las Vegas Stabbing Victim Sues Casino for Negligence
April 23, 2025

Four Queens Las Vegas Stabbing Victim Sues Casino for Negligence

Victim alleges inadequate security during stabbing incident Lawsuit seeks damages for injuries sustained in 2023 Similar case involving MGM Grand settled confidentially The victim of a June 2023 stabbing inside Fremont Street’s Four Queen’s Hotel...

Written by Philip Conneller
Florida Woman Who Faked Death After Gambling Stolen $4 Million Gets 10 Years
April 22, 2025

Florida Woman Who Faked Death After Gambling Stolen $4 Million Gets 10 Years

Remote worker stole more than $4 million from employer Faked death to evade detection Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison A Florida woman who embezzled more than $4 million from her employer and then...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Lottery Chief Quits Amid Scrutiny Over Jackpot Scandal
April 22, 2025

Texas Lottery Chief Quits Amid Scrutiny Over Jackpot Scandal

Texas Lottery director resigns amid jackpot scandal European syndicate exploited $95M lottery rollover Courier services enabled mass ticket purchases The executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission resigned Monday amid increasing scrutiny from lawmakers –...

Written by Philip Conneller
Maine’s $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Winner Must Reveal Identity in Suit Against Ex, Court Rules
April 18, 2025

Maine’s $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Winner Must Reveal Identity in Suit Against Ex, Court Rules

Judge denies anonymity in lottery winner's lawsuit​ Ex-girlfriend accused of breaching confidentiality agreement​ Winner seeks $100K per unauthorized disclosure The currently anonymous winner of the $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot of January 2023 sued the...

Written by Philip Conneller