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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

Aliante Car-Jacking Murder Suspect Threatened to Kill Woman Before Spree
March 31, 2025

Aliante Car-Jacking Murder Suspect Threatened to Kill Woman Before Spree

Police say the suspect in last month's deadly shooting at Aliante Casino had made threats before the incident The suspect led police on an hours-long car chase before finally being arrested A Las Vegas man...

Written by Philip Conneller
Batavia Downs Exec Fired After Blowing Whistle to FBI Settles for $550K
March 31, 2025

Batavia Downs Exec Fired After Blowing Whistle to FBI Settles for $550K

DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA. Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims. Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy.’ A former top executive for the Batavia Downs racetrack and casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Vallejo Casino Hits Snag as DOI to ‘Reconsider’ Scotts Valley Decision
March 31, 2025

Vallejo Casino Hits Snag as DOI to ‘Reconsider’ Scotts Valley Decision

DOI halts casino approval, citing legal review under IGRA Competing tribes challenge Scotts Valley’s historical land claims Scotts Valley defends sovereignty, calls opposition ‘greedy’ The federal government has temporarily rescinded a decision by the Biden...

Written by Philip Conneller
Las Vegas Police Hunt Woman Accused of Killing Victim with Fentanyl
March 28, 2025

Las Vegas Police Hunt Woman Accused of Killing Victim with Fentanyl

Police searching for suspect linked to deadly fentanyl overdose. Victim found dead; suspect stole car and went shopping. Prosecutors say suspect targets casino patrons with fentanyl scheme. Las Vegas police are looking for a woman...

Written by Philip Conneller
Aliante Casino Homicide Suspect Identified After Carjacking Spree
March 28, 2025

Aliante Casino Homicide Suspect Identified After Carjacking Spree

Suspect carjacked three vehicles, crashed, and injured multiple people Police pursued suspect exceeding 105 mph through Las Vegas streets Authorities finally arrested suspect after ramming final stolen vehicle A man suspected of shooting a person...

Written by Philip Conneller
Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing, Simulcasts
March 26, 2025

Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing, Simulcasts

Arkansas bans greyhound racing, becoming the 44th state overall. Simulcast betting on dog races will phase out by 2028. Advocates praise law, citing cruelty and declining industry trends. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a...

Written by Philip Conneller
Woman Sues Palms Casino After 22-Story Elevator Plunge
March 26, 2025

Woman Sues Palms Casino After 22-Story Elevator Plunge

Rebecca Keith Wood seeks damages after elevator’s sudden plunge Palms Casino and Otis accused of negligence, safety failures Past elevator incidents highlight risks despite safety mechanisms A woman who sustained “serious injuries” when an elevator...

Written 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