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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

Atlantic City Cop Accused of Raping Tropicana Patron Handcuffed in Squad Car
April 7, 2025

Atlantic City Cop Accused of Raping Tropicana Patron Handcuffed in Squad Car

Officer Joshua Munyon faces charges after alleged assault Tropicana surveillance video and victim’s injuries support assault claims Munyon faces 10-20 years in prison if convicted An Atlantic City police officer accused of raping an intoxicated...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Dice Swallowers’ in 18th Century England Were Either Mythical or Just Highly Effective
April 7, 2025

‘Dice Swallowers’ in 18th Century England Were Either Mythical or Just Highly Effective

Snopes finds no strong evidence supporting dice swallowing Reports surfaced decades later as hearsay or fiction This doesn’t mean they didn’t exist, Casino.org concludes A “factoid” currently doing the rounds on social media platforms asserts...

Written by Philip Conneller
Massachusetts Orders North Dakota-licensed Lien Games to Cease ‘Illegal’ Greyhound Betting
April 4, 2025

Massachusetts Orders North Dakota-licensed Lien Games to Cease ‘Illegal’ Greyhound Betting

Massachusetts demands halt to North Dakota-licensed greyhound betting operations GREY2K USA Worldwide alleges violations in other US states Tensions run high between North Dakota Racing Commission and greyhound advocacy group The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office...

Written by Philip Conneller
Indiana Bar Massacre Fueled by $10K Horseshoe Hammond Casino Loss
April 3, 2025

Indiana Bar Massacre Fueled by $10K Horseshoe Hammond Casino Loss

Suspect lost thousands at casino before shooting. Two people killed, three others injured in attack. Gunman admitted to targeting victims at Portside Pub. An Indiana man accused of carrying out a deadly shooting rampage at...

Written by Philip Conneller
Scotts Valley Pomo Sue DOI Over Vallejo Casino Roadblock
April 2, 2025

Scotts Valley Pomo Sue DOI Over Vallejo Casino Roadblock

Scotts Valley Pomo challenge DOI's gaming reversal Tribe seeks to protect $700M Vallejo casino plans Rival tribes dispute Scotts Valley’s ancestral claim The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians is suing the US Interior Department...

Written by Philip Conneller
Maine Tribes Push for Online Casino, Poker Monopoly
April 2, 2025

Maine Tribes Push for Online Casino, Poker Monopoly

Maine tribes push for exclusive online gaming rights. Casinos argue online gaming hurts land-based revenue. Bill aims to address tribal economic disadvantages. A bill that would allow Maine’s federally four recognized tribes to offer online...

Written by Philip Conneller
Stricken Star Entertainment Turns to Bally’s After Rescue Deal Collapses
April 2, 2025

Stricken Star Entertainment Turns to Bally’s After Rescue Deal Collapses

Star’s $940M rescue deal collapses Operator has one week of cash remaining Bally’s offer is $250M for 50.1% of Star Star Entertainment remains on the verge of collapse after an AU$940 million (US$592 million) deal...

Written by Philip Conneller
PA Woman in Hunt for $2.5 Million Lottery Ticket Accidently Donated to Charity
April 1, 2025

PA Woman in Hunt for $2.5 Million Lottery Ticket Accidently Donated to Charity

Mildred Simoneriluto left ticket in jacket donated to charity Vietnam Veterans of America could have sent it anywhere in the world Lottery requires physical ticket to claim prize Mildred Simoneriluto is facing the race of...

Written 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