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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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4211 stories by Philip Conneller

Bally’s Twin River Has No Duty of Care to Patron Followed, Robbed: Judge
December 2, 2024

Bally’s Twin River Has No Duty of Care to Patron Followed, Robbed: Judge

A Massachusetts man who was robbed and “brutally” beaten in August 2021 after he left Bally’s Twin River Casino in Lincoln, RI, cannot claim damages from the casino, a federal judge has ruled. Edward Peduto...

Written by Philip Conneller
Arizona Restaurateur and Murder Suspect Accused of Stealing $5.6M
December 2, 2024

Arizona Restaurateur and Murder Suspect Accused of Stealing $5.6M

An Arizona restaurateur currently awaiting trial for the brutal murder of a teenager whose body was set alight in the Tonto National Forest has been indicted for stealing millions of dollars and gambling with the...

Written by Philip Conneller
UKGC Looking to Settle Media Baron’s $200M Lawsuit Over Lottery Contract
November 29, 2024

UKGC Looking to Settle Media Baron’s $200M Lawsuit Over Lottery Contract

Britain’s gambling regulator, the UKGC, is seeking to settle a £200 million lawsuit brought by a losing bidder in the country’s £80 billion (US$101 billion) lottery tender. To that end, the agency is seeking a...

Written by Philip Conneller
UAE Launches First Fully Legal Lottery in Arabian Peninsula
November 28, 2024

UAE Launches First Fully Legal Lottery in Arabian Peninsula

The United Arab Emirates launched its national lottery this week, becoming the only country from the Arabian Peninsula to do so. Tickets for the UAE Lottery went on sale on Tuesday with the promise of...

Written by Philip Conneller
IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slot Like ‘Rigged’ Roulette, Claims Lawsuit
November 28, 2024

IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Slot Like ‘Rigged’ Roulette, Claims Lawsuit

A new class-action lawsuit filed in the Nevada federal court last week accuses the popular Wheel of Fortune slots of “systematically defraud casino patrons out of their hard-earned money.” The plaintiffs’ beef with the slot...

Written by Philip Conneller
Shooter in 2017 Casino Queen Armed Robbery Convicted
November 28, 2024

Shooter in 2017 Casino Queen Armed Robbery Convicted

A Marietta, Ga., man was convicted this week for his role in a robbery and shooting at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, Ill seven years ago. Daryl S. Muhammad, 48, was one of...

Written by Philip Conneller
Alabama AG Freezes Entire City’s Funds Over One Bingo Parlor
November 27, 2024

Alabama AG Freezes Entire City’s Funds Over One Bingo Parlor

Alabama’s crusading anti-electronic bingo state attorney general has frozen the assets of an entire city after he claimed its officials allowed an illegal bingo parlor to operate there. AG Steve Marshall says he won’t unfreeze...

Written by Philip Conneller
UK Govt. Confirms Mandatory Levy, Online Slots Cap Incoming
November 27, 2024

UK Govt. Confirms Mandatory Levy, Online Slots Cap Incoming

All casino and betting companies operating in the UK will be subject to a mandatory levy that will raise around £100 million (US$127 million) per year to fund problem gambling research and treatment. The new...

Written by Philip Conneller
Genting Wants $600M Resorts World Bimini Resorts ‘False Accounting’ Suit Tossed
November 27, 2024

Genting Wants $600M Resorts World Bimini Resorts ‘False Accounting’ Suit Tossed

Gaming giant Genting has asked a federal court in Florida to dismiss a $600 million lawsuit that accuses the Malaysian operator of fraud and false accounting. The suit was filed last month by RAV Bahamas,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Controversial EPL Referee David Coote Caught in Betting Corruption Probe
November 27, 2024

Controversial EPL Referee David Coote Caught in Betting Corruption Probe

Suspended English Premier League referee David Coote is now the subject of a corruption investigation after messages obtained by UK tabloid The Sun show him discussing a bet on a yellow card in a game...

Written by Philip Conneller