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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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4309 stories by Philip Conneller

Tennessee Death Row Inmate Dies 25 Years After Notorious Casino Murder
April 15, 2025

Tennessee Death Row Inmate Dies 25 Years After Notorious Casino Murder

Gerald Powers, 70, dies while serving a death sentence for the 1996 murder of Shannon Sanderson. Powers abducted Sanderson after watching her win $5K at Sam’s Town Casino in Tunica. A Tennessee man who spent...

Written by Philip Conneller
Homeless Man Wins $1 Million on California Scratch-Off Ticket
April 15, 2025

Homeless Man Wins $1 Million on California Scratch-Off Ticket

A homeless man in San Luis Obispo, Calif., won $1M on a scratch-off ticket The winning Red 777 Scratcher ticket was bought at Sandy’s Deli-Liquor The man thought he won $100K until the store manager...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Batman and Robin’ Bust Gambling Scam in London
April 15, 2025

‘Batman and Robin’ Bust Gambling Scam in London

Cosplaying cops corral cons on London's Westminster Bridge Scotland Yard inspectors used costumes to sting scammers Classic cons like the cup and ball game remain common in London's tourist areas Holy gambling violation, Batman! Scam...

Written by Philip Conneller
Caesars New Orleans Dealer, Accomplice Arrested in Alleged Past-Posting Scheme
April 15, 2025

Caesars New Orleans Dealer, Accomplice Arrested in Alleged Past-Posting Scheme

Caesars New Orleans dealer and patron arrested for an alleged past-posting scam Past-posting involves placing or modifying bets after the winning number is known Scheme reportedly netted over $10K before being detected by casino security...

Written by Philip Conneller
$3 Million BetMGM Roulette Glitch Case Hits Michigan Supreme Court
April 14, 2025

$3 Million BetMGM Roulette Glitch Case Hits Michigan Supreme Court

Jacqueline Davis claims she won $3 million during a roulette session at BetMGM in 2021 BetMGM refused to pay, citing a software glitch in the “Luck O’ Roulette” game Michigan Supreme Court reviewing whether LIGA...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Rishi Sunak Aide Among 15 Charged for Insider Betting on UK Election Date
April 14, 2025

Ex-Rishi Sunak Aide Among 15 Charged for Insider Betting on UK Election Date

Craig Williams among 15 charged over election date betting Other senior Conservative officials also charged UK Gambling Commission says betting with inside info is a criminal offense A former private secretary to former UK prime...

Written by Philip Conneller
New Jersey Township Councilman Charged in Lucchese Crime Family Gambling Bust
April 11, 2025

New Jersey Township Councilman Charged in Lucchese Crime Family Gambling Bust

Prospect Park Councilman Anand Shah, 42, charged in major gambling bust 39 suspects linked to Lucchese crime family, per prosecutors Charges include racketeering, conspiracy, money laundering, and illegal gambling A Democratic councilman for Prospect Park,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Lottery Winner Sues Over Alleged $95M Jackpot ‘Rigged’ by European Syndicate
April 10, 2025

Texas Lottery Winner Sues Over Alleged $95M Jackpot ‘Rigged’ by European Syndicate

Fort Worth man Jerry Reed won $7.5M in the Texas Lottery in May 2023 Reed claims he lost out on $95M due to a syndicate rigging the April 22 draw The syndicate bought 25.8M tickets—covering...

Written by Philip Conneller
Bally’s Corp, Mathieson Rescue Star Entertainment from Oblivion
April 10, 2025

Bally’s Corp, Mathieson Rescue Star Entertainment from Oblivion

Star Entertainment was saved from financial collapse by Bally’s cash injection Bruce Mathieson, Star’s top shareholder, to contribute an AU$100M to AU$300 rescue package Leadership overhaul expected Star Entertainment was expected to receive an AU$100...

Written by Philip Conneller
Pro Poker Player James Kerr Laundered $800K from Illegal Games, Cops Say
April 8, 2025

Pro Poker Player James Kerr Laundered $800K from Illegal Games, Cops Say

James Kerr, 39, is a professional poker player with nearly $700K in legal winnings Authorities allege Kerr laundered more than $800K from an illegal poker operation Kerr allegedly ran high-stakes games from a former law...

Written by Philip Conneller