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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

Santander Bank Accused of Overreach in UK for Messaging Customers Who Gamble
March 5, 2025

Santander Bank Accused of Overreach in UK for Messaging Customers Who Gamble

Santander sending messages about problem gambling support to UK customers even if spending is low Bank accused of "massive overreach" British bank Santander UK has been accused of “massive overreach” for sending out messages to...

Written by Philip Conneller
64 Trillion to 1 Double Jackpot Win Shakes Faith in South Korea Lottery
March 4, 2025

64 Trillion to 1 Double Jackpot Win Shakes Faith in South Korea Lottery

South Korea's March 1 lottery drawing is causing controversy after one machine produced two winning tickets The odds of that happening are approximately 64 trillion to 1 Lottery officials deny there was any inappropriate manipulation...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Lottery Fiasco ‘Final Nail in Coffin’ for Casinos, Sports Betting
March 3, 2025

Texas Lottery Fiasco ‘Final Nail in Coffin’ for Casinos, Sports Betting

A scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is partly to blame for the headwinds hampering approval of legalized casinos and online sports betting in the Lone Star State A European syndicate won $95 million last year...

Written by Philip Conneller
Aussie Bill Would Force Online Gamblers to Confront Losses
March 3, 2025

Aussie Bill Would Force Online Gamblers to Confront Losses

Proposed bill would require online gambling platforms to display running tally of player losses over time. Real-time counter would be visible on screen at all times. Lawmaker hopes proposal could save lives Australians lose more...

Written by Philip Conneller
Evolution’s Anonymous Accuser to Be Named in Libel Case
March 3, 2025

Evolution’s Anonymous Accuser to Be Named in Libel Case

A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ordered that the authors of a notorious anonymous report that wiped $3 billion off the market cap of gaming software giant Evolution AB should be named. Evolution is...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Lottery Couriers Push Back After Senate Advances Ban
February 28, 2025

Texas Lottery Couriers Push Back After Senate Advances Ban

Texas Senate passes bill to ban lottery couriers after jackpot controversy Coalition of Texas Lottery Operators calls for regulation not prohibition As the Texas Senate unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that would make lottery couriers...

Written by Philip Conneller
‘Kidnapped’ Poker Champ George Janssen Arrested for Fraud
February 28, 2025

‘Kidnapped’ Poker Champ George Janssen Arrested for Fraud

George Janssen claimed he was kidnapped and terrorized by a “Hispanic” gang On Wednesday, he was charged with fraud for bilking banks out of $3.2 million The Michigan poker player George Janssen, who in December...

Written by Philip Conneller
Former Lottery.com Executive Arrested by FBI for Securities Fraud
February 26, 2025

Former Lottery.com Executive Arrested by FBI for Securities Fraud

Lottery.com's former CEO is charged with a variety of financial crimes, including inflating the company's revenue to mislead investors Vadim Komissarov is also accused of hampering the SEC's investigation into his alleged crimes He faces...

Written by Philip Conneller
Balatro: Hit Poker-Style Video Game Loses 18+ Rating in Europe
February 25, 2025

Balatro: Hit Poker-Style Video Game Loses 18+ Rating in Europe

PEGI, the European video game rating agency, reassessed its classification of Baltaro The popular, poker-inspired game is now rated at 12+, down from 18+ The poker-inspired video game Balatro has had its 18+ age rating...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kewadin Casinos Ransomware Attackers Write Complaining Letter to Local Newspaper
February 25, 2025

Kewadin Casinos Ransomware Attackers Write Complaining Letter to Local Newspaper

The Sault Tribe’s Kewadin Casinos suffered a cyberattack on February 9 Hackers write to the local newspaper to complain they were being ignored Casinos reopening this week, tribe says Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of...

Written by Philip Conneller