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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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4302 stories by Philip Conneller

Dolly Parton Inspired EuroMillions Winner to Give Away $77M
September 8, 2026

Dolly Parton Inspired EuroMillions Winner to Give Away $77M

A British woman who won a £115 million ($156 million) EuroMillions jackpot has given away roughly half her fortune—in part thanks to country legend Dolly Parton. The late Dolly Parton performing in Pittsburgh in June...

Written by Philip Conneller
Controversial Duel.com Founder Ossi Ketola Detained Following Confrontation in SpongeBob Costume
September 8, 2026

Controversial Duel.com Founder Ossi Ketola Detained Following Confrontation in SpongeBob Costume

Ossi Ketola, the controversial founder of crypto casino Duel.com, was detained by a police tactical unit in Helsinki on Saturday after fleeing counter-protesters while dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants. Ossi “Monarch” Ketola, 29, and members of...

Written by Philip Conneller
NFL Demands Prediction Markets Drop ‘Objectionable Bets’ Over Integrity Fears
September 7, 2026

NFL Demands Prediction Markets Drop ‘Objectionable Bets’ Over Integrity Fears

The NFL has renewed its demand for prediction markets to eliminate sports event contracts that it warns are vulnerable to manipulation and insider trading. The NFL says prediction markets continue to offer contracts it considers...

Written by Philip Conneller
Underdog Surrenders Fantasy Licenses in Seven States to Protect Prediction Market Business
September 7, 2026

Underdog Surrenders Fantasy Licenses in Seven States to Protect Prediction Market Business

Underdog is surrendering its daily fantasy sports licenses in seven states, choosing to sacrifice its traditional DFS business rather than abandon prediction markets. Underdog is betting on prediction markets as regulators in seven states force...

Written by Philip Conneller
Federal Judge Clears Way for Coquille Tribe’s Controversial Oregon Casino 170 Miles From Reservation
September 7, 2026

Federal Judge Clears Way for Coquille Tribe’s Controversial Oregon Casino 170 Miles From Reservation

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by three Northern California and Oregon tribes to overturn approval of the Coquille Indian Tribe’s controversial casino in the city of Medford, Ore., ruling that the U.S. Department...

Written by Philip Conneller
Springfield Files Lawsuit Against MGM; Operator Accuses City of Stalling Sale
September 4, 2026

Springfield Files Lawsuit Against MGM; Operator Accuses City of Stalling Sale

The City of Springfield, Mass., has sued MGM Resorts International over alleged breaches of its casino host agreement, prompting the gaming giant to accuse city officials of obstructing its efforts to sell MGM Springfield to...

Written by Philip Conneller
Casino Executive Yorgen Fenech Acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder
September 4, 2026

Casino Executive Yorgen Fenech Acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder

Maltese casino tycoon Yorgen Fenech was sensationally acquitted of involvement in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia Wednesday (September 3). Yorgen Fenech, center, leaving court having been found not guilty of ordering the...

Written by Philip Conneller
Fargo Brothers Charged in $30K Illegal Poker Game Robbery
September 3, 2026

Fargo Brothers Charged in $30K Illegal Poker Game Robbery

Two Fargo brothers have been charged with Class B felony robbery for allegedly helping orchestrate an armed heist on a private poker game that left six players stripped of cash, wallets, and cellphones. Booking photos...

Written by Philip Conneller
Caesars Moves to Toss Cayuga Nation Lawsuit Over Sports Bets on Tribal Land
September 3, 2026

Caesars Moves to Toss Cayuga Nation Lawsuit Over Sports Bets on Tribal Land

Caesars Sportsbook is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit brought by New York’s Cayuga Nation over mobile sports bets allegedly placed from tribal lands. The Cayuga Nation operates several Class II gaming...

Written by Philip Conneller
Crypto Casino-Backed Duel Arena Draws Outrage After Nazi Imagery at Orlando Event
September 3, 2026

Crypto Casino-Backed Duel Arena Draws Outrage After Nazi Imagery at Orlando Event

A combat-sports promotion backed by offshore crypto casino Duel is facing widespread backlash after hate speech, Nazi salutes, and a swastika flag marred its inaugural event at Orlando’s Kia Center. Paul “GypsyCrusader” Miller’s SS tattoo...

Written by Philip Conneller