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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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4174 stories by Philip Conneller

Oakland Gambling Boss Arrested, 18 Shootings Linked to Gangland Feud
March 25, 2025

Oakland Gambling Boss Arrested, 18 Shootings Linked to Gangland Feud

Oakland police raids uncover illegal gambling, drugs, firearms, and cash Wai “Weezy” Hoang arrested, linked to violent gambling dispute. “Slaphouses” operate in abandoned storefronts, fueling escalating gang conflict Police in Oakland, Calif. have linked 18...

Written by Philip Conneller
CEASE Co-Founder Calls for End to ‘Outdated’ Smoking Laws in Atlantic City Casinos
March 25, 2025

CEASE Co-Founder Calls for End to ‘Outdated’ Smoking Laws in Atlantic City Casinos

Casino workers demand a permanent smoking ban in AC Some casinos in neighboring states are now smoke-free Indoor smoking harms revenue, patrons, and employee health “If Atlantic City casino executives are serious about turning their...

Written by Philip Conneller
Casino Queen Shooter Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison
March 25, 2025

Casino Queen Shooter Sentenced to 49 Years in Prison

Daryl S. Muhammad shot an unarmed guard during a 2017 robbery Three armed men stole $47K from Casino Queen before fleeing Muhammad must serve at least 85% of his 49-year sentence A Marietta, Ga. man...

Written by Philip Conneller
Pro Boxer Bilked NBA Players for $6.5 Million in Rigged Dice Games: Feds
March 24, 2025

Pro Boxer Bilked NBA Players for $6.5 Million in Rigged Dice Games: Feds

Boxer allegedly cheated NBA stars out of $6.5 million in rigged dice games Crime boss Eugene Henley Jr. reportedly extorted celebrities under a protection racket scheme Informant claims Henley ordered attack on boxer for crossing...

Written by Philip Conneller
Everton, Leicester Slammed Over Stake.com, BC.Game Sponsorship
March 24, 2025

Everton, Leicester Slammed Over Stake.com, BC.Game Sponsorship

The Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA) claims EPL teams Everton and Leicester City promote unlicensed gambling via sponsorships UKGC previously warned clubs about legal risks of unlicensed gambling promotions Stake.com and BC.Game are allegedly...

Written by Philip Conneller
OpenBet Finalizes $450 Million MBO from Endeavor
March 24, 2025

OpenBet Finalizes $450 Million MBO from Endeavor

OpenBet completes $450M MBO CEO Jordan Levin continues leading company Endeavor also selling IMG ARENA to Sportradar for $200M B2B sports betting and lottery tech giant OpenBet (OB Global Holdings) has officially completed its $450...

Written by Philip Conneller
Millions in Japan Illegally Gamble Online, Study Finds
March 21, 2025

Millions in Japan Illegally Gamble Online, Study Finds

Study finds 3 million Japanese gamble online despite laws Government plans stricter enforcement and awareness campaigns Celebrities' influence contributes to rising gambling rates More than 3 million Japanese, or around 3.5% of the population, engage...

Written by Philip Conneller
Crime Novelist Who Robbed Banks in Rolls Royce Arrested After Fleeing MGM Grand Detroit
March 20, 2025

Crime Novelist Who Robbed Banks in Rolls Royce Arrested After Fleeing MGM Grand Detroit

Ex-convict and crime novelist resumes bank robberies after February 2024 release. Auhorities link Sykes to recent Detroit-area heists. Escaped from MGM Grand in Rolls Royce A serial bank robber who used a Rolls-Royce as a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Lottery Winner’s $83.5M Prize in Limbo Amid Courier Crackdown
March 20, 2025

Texas Lottery Winner’s $83.5M Prize in Limbo Amid Courier Crackdown

An $83.5 million Texas Lottery winner has found herself “caught in the crossfire” of a political backlash against lottery courier services. The unnamed woman was denied her payout by lottery officials on Tuesday pending the...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Bill Could Bring First Casino to South Carolina
March 19, 2025

New Bill Could Bring First Casino to South Carolina

A new bill proposes a casino resort in one of three South Carolina counties Santee project could generate 4,600 jobs and $75 million annually Legalization requires a two-thirds vote and a statewide referendum A new...

Written by Philip Conneller