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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

Virginia Gambler Gets 9 Years for $6.7 Million Theft from Injured Kids Program
March 7, 2025

Virginia Gambler Gets 9 Years for $6.7 Million Theft from Injured Kids Program

The former chief financial officer of a Virginia state program that helps children who suffered injuries at birth embezzled millions from the organization. On Thursday, John Hunter Raines, 38, of Providence Ford, Va., was sentenced...

Written by Philip Conneller
Orleans Casino Sued for Negligence Over Legionnaires’ Disease Death
March 6, 2025

Orleans Casino Sued for Negligence Over Legionnaires’ Disease Death

Lawsuit filed by family of woman who died from Legionnaires' disease shortly after visiting The Orleans during outbreak Her apartment also showed traces of deadly Legionella bacteria  Plaintiff's holds both the casino and the owners...

Written by Philip Conneller
Paddy Power Ordered to Pay Out £1.1M Slot Jackpot After Software Glitch
March 6, 2025

Paddy Power Ordered to Pay Out £1.1M Slot Jackpot After Software Glitch

A Paddy Power slot player appeared to hit £1.1M jackpot but was only paid £20K The operator said the game glitched and showed the wrong animation A judge ordered the claimant to be paid in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Sault Tribe Refuses to Pay Ransomware Attackers as Kewadin Casinos Reopen
March 5, 2025

Sault Tribe Refuses to Pay Ransomware Attackers as Kewadin Casinos Reopen

The Sault Tribe’s five Kewadin casinos are now open after ransomware attack The tribe refused to pay hackers for stolen private data Customers who think they might be affected are urged to take precautions Michigan’s...

Written by Philip Conneller
Evolution Libel Case: Law Firm Asks for Stay in Naming Alleged Defamer
March 5, 2025

Evolution Libel Case: Law Firm Asks for Stay in Naming Alleged Defamer

Evolution suing law firm C&K over allegedly libelous report that caused stock to dive Report was produced by an unnamed C&K client, thought to be an Evolution competitor C&K ask for stay in judge’s order...

Written by Philip Conneller
Santander Bank Accused of Overreach in UK for Messaging Customers Who Gamble
March 5, 2025

Santander Bank Accused of Overreach in UK for Messaging Customers Who Gamble

Santander sending messages about problem gambling support to UK customers even if spending is low Bank accused of "massive overreach" British bank Santander UK has been accused of “massive overreach” for sending out messages to...

Written by Philip Conneller
64 Trillion to 1 Double Jackpot Win Shakes Faith in South Korea Lottery
March 4, 2025

64 Trillion to 1 Double Jackpot Win Shakes Faith in South Korea Lottery

South Korea's March 1 lottery drawing is causing controversy after one machine produced two winning tickets The odds of that happening are approximately 64 trillion to 1 Lottery officials deny there was any inappropriate manipulation...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Lottery Fiasco ‘Final Nail in Coffin’ for Casinos, Sports Betting
March 3, 2025

Texas Lottery Fiasco ‘Final Nail in Coffin’ for Casinos, Sports Betting

A scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is partly to blame for the headwinds hampering approval of legalized casinos and online sports betting in the Lone Star State A European syndicate won $95 million last year...

Written by Philip Conneller
Aussie Bill Would Force Online Gamblers to Confront Losses
March 3, 2025

Aussie Bill Would Force Online Gamblers to Confront Losses

Proposed bill would require online gambling platforms to display running tally of player losses over time. Real-time counter would be visible on screen at all times. Lawmaker hopes proposal could save lives Australians lose more...

Written by Philip Conneller
Evolution’s Anonymous Accuser to Be Named in Libel Case
March 3, 2025

Evolution’s Anonymous Accuser to Be Named in Libel Case

A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ordered that the authors of a notorious anonymous report that wiped $3 billion off the market cap of gaming software giant Evolution AB should be named. Evolution is...

Written by Philip Conneller