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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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4174 stories by Philip Conneller

TV Drag Racer Sued for Not Aiding Dying Man Allegedly Beaten by Ex-Wrestler
November 18, 2024

TV Drag Racer Sued for Not Aiding Dying Man Allegedly Beaten by Ex-Wrestler

The mother of a man who died after being attacked in a hotel room at Resorts World Las Vegas is suing the owner of a TV drag racing team who allegedly witnessed the incident. John...

Written by Philip Conneller
Toronto Police Arrest Teen Suspect in Poker Pro Killing After ‘Wild West’ Shootout
November 15, 2024

Toronto Police Arrest Teen Suspect in Poker Pro Killing After ‘Wild West’ Shootout

Toronto police have charged a teenager with second-degree homicide in connection with the death of high-stakes online poker player Matthew Bergart. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named because he's a minor, was one of 23...

Written by Philip Conneller
Elon Musk’s Swing-State Sweepstakes was ‘Not a Lottery,’ Judge Says
November 15, 2024

Elon Musk’s Swing-State Sweepstakes was ‘Not a Lottery,’ Judge Says

Elon Musk’s controversial scheme to award $1 million per day to voters in key swing states in the lead-up to the US presidential election wasn't a lottery, a judge in Philadelphia has determined. Judge Angelo...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kickapoo Tribe Condemns ‘Illegal’ Texas Lottery Couriers
November 14, 2024

Kickapoo Tribe Condemns ‘Illegal’ Texas Lottery Couriers

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas has lashed out against the proliferation of online lottery services in the state, which it says amounts to unlawful gambling expansion, and it wants to know what the legislature...

Written by Philip Conneller
Porn Deepfakes Sent to Casino-Opposed Illinois Dems by GOP Aide, Cops Say
November 13, 2024

Porn Deepfakes Sent to Casino-Opposed Illinois Dems by GOP Aide, Cops Say

A former aide to former Illinois State Rep. Tim Ozinga (R-Mokena) has been charged with the transmission of obscene messages, harassment, and obscenity for allegedly sending deepfake porn images to legislators opposed to a casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Argentina Begins Betting Probe Into YouTuber Who Played Primera Division Soccer Game
November 13, 2024

Argentina Begins Betting Probe Into YouTuber Who Played Primera Division Soccer Game

Argentine authorities have launched an investigation into possible illegal betting after a popular YouTuber made his shock debut playing in a top-tier league soccer game on Monday. Ivan Buhajeruk, 24, better known to his nine...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Botched’ UK National Lottery Tech Overhaul Means Charities Could Lose Out
November 13, 2024

‘Botched’ UK National Lottery Tech Overhaul Means Charities Could Lose Out

The implementation of a tech overhaul by the new UK lottery operator, Allwyn Entertainment, has been beset by delays and has proven so problematic it’s “like trying to stick a Microsoft system on top of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Mafia Bookie’s Foiled Murder Plot ‘Wasn’t Crime of Violence,’ SCOTUS Hears
November 12, 2024

Mafia Bookie’s Foiled Murder Plot ‘Wasn’t Crime of Violence,’ SCOTUS Hears

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday was grappling with the idea of what constitutes a “crime of violence.” That’s because a New York Mob bookie incarcerated for arranging the attempted murder of a rival claims...

Written by Philip Conneller
GeoComply Loses Patent Infringement Case Vs. Xpoint
November 12, 2024

GeoComply Loses Patent Infringement Case Vs. Xpoint

An appeals court in Washington DC has dismissed geolocation software firm GeoComply’s patent infringement lawsuit against competitor Xpoint. It’s a decision that may point to a more open market in the future for geolocation services,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Crooked LA Pol’s Aide Avoids Prison in ‘Casino Loyale’ Corruption Case
November 11, 2024

Crooked LA Pol’s Aide Avoids Prison in ‘Casino Loyale’ Corruption Case

The former aide to disgraced former Los Angeles city councilman Jose Huizar dodged a prison sentence Friday despite being a point man in his boss’ corruption racket and initially lying to the FBI when the...

Written by Philip Conneller