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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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4159 stories by Philip Conneller

$100M Gambling Defamation Suit Shakes Georgia Governor’s Race
June 8, 2026

$100M Gambling Defamation Suit Shakes Georgia Governor’s Race

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones' family company is seeking nine figures in damages over statewide attack ads targeting its retail footprints The lawsuit alleges the campaign ads used edited visuals and a fake "Lucky Stop Casino"...

Written by Philip Conneller
Israeli ‘King of Slots’ Murdered in Prague as Police Arrest Suspect
June 7, 2026

Israeli ‘King of Slots’ Murdered in Prague as Police Arrest Suspect

Czech police arrest suspect after killing of Tony Bargig in Prague Bargig served prison time for operating 15 illegal casinos Casino interests in Prague remain unclear despite corporate record searches Mystery surrounds the death of...

Written by Philip Conneller
California Cardroom Predators Plead Guilty in $274,000 Armed Robbery Spree
June 5, 2026

California Cardroom Predators Plead Guilty in $274,000 Armed Robbery Spree

Two men admitted targeting casino winners across Los Angeles County Robbery crew stole more than $274,000 in cash, property Victims were followed from cardrooms and ambushed at gunpoint Two men who preyed on winners at...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bally’s Intralot to Buy 888 Owner Evoke in $328M Deal
June 5, 2026

Bally’s Intralot to Buy 888 Owner Evoke in $328M Deal

Bally's Intralot agrees a £243 million takeover of Evoke and William Hill Proposed offer values Evoke at 52p per share, representing a 138% premium Deal creates larger gambling group amid UK tax pressures Bally's-controlled Bally's...

Written by Philip Conneller
FBI Hunting ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Isle of Capri Boonville Casino Robber
June 4, 2026

FBI Hunting ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Isle of Capri Boonville Casino Robber

FBI launches nationwide manhunt for accused casino robbery mastermind Suspects allegedly stole $1.3 million during explosive casino heist Casino employee accused of helping plan robbery for months The FBI has assumed control of the manhunt...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Alaska Native Casino Opens Near Juneau – Legal Stakes Are Massive
June 4, 2026

New Alaska Native Casino Opens Near Juneau – Legal Stakes Are Massive

Tlingit & Haida opens Alaska's newest tribal gaming facility Federal legal reversal threatens future of Alaska tribal gaming Historic trust lands complicate long-held assumptions about Native jurisdiction After more than a decade of planning and...

Written by Philip Conneller
Betfair Faces Potential Landmark High Court Trial Over UK Gambler’s Death
June 4, 2026

Betfair Faces Potential Landmark High Court Trial Over UK Gambler’s Death

High Court trial tests bookmakers' duty of care to gamblers Family claims Betfair incentives contributed to addict's death Case could reshape gambling industry's legal responsibilities A trial began today in London’s High Court that lawyers...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bally’s Kansas City Casino Fight Ended in Fatal Shooting, Murder Charge Filed
June 4, 2026

Bally’s Kansas City Casino Fight Ended in Fatal Shooting, Murder Charge Filed

Memorial Day casino confrontation escalated into deadly parking garage shooting Surveillance video captured fight moments before fatal gunfire erupted Kansas man charged with murder after casino brawl death A Memorial Day brawl in the parking...

Written by Philip Conneller
Philippine Police Recover 1,400 Bone Fragments in Search for Missing Men Linked to Gambling Tycoon
June 3, 2026

Philippine Police Recover 1,400 Bone Fragments in Search for Missing Men Linked to Gambling Tycoon

Investigators recover 1,400 bone fragments from volcanic Lake Taal Police probe disappearance of 34 cockfighting industry workers Fugitive gambling tycoon linked to allegations of mass killings Investigators in the Philippines say they have found 1,400...

Written by Philip Conneller
India’s Dafabet Probe Exposes Hidden Machinery of Illegal Gambling
June 3, 2026

India’s Dafabet Probe Exposes Hidden Machinery of Illegal Gambling

India's betting probe uncovered 46 mule accounts across eight layers Illegal gambling networks rely on shell firms and payment intermediaries Dafabet case highlights hidden infrastructure behind Asian betting markets The arrest of 11 individuals in...

Written by Philip Conneller