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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

Texas Lottery Courier Services Banned as Rangers Investigate Jackpots
February 25, 2025

Texas Lottery Courier Services Banned as Rangers Investigate Jackpots

Texas Lottery U-turns and moves to ban lottery couriers Commission faces scrutiny over syndicate’s $95M jackpot win Texas Rangers investigating two jackpots The embattled Texas Lottery Commission has said it will ban lottery courier services and...

Written by Philip Conneller
TwinSpires Still Legal in Michigan Despite State Pushback: Federal Ruling
February 24, 2025

TwinSpires Still Legal in Michigan Despite State Pushback: Federal Ruling

TwinSpires permitted to continue in Michigan operations despite state shutdown efforts Federal judge grants preliminary injunction against MGCB Ruling could impact states where horse betting is legal but ADWs are not A federal judge in...

Written by Philip Conneller
Fresno State Basketball Players Probed for Betting on Team to Underperform
February 24, 2025

Fresno State Basketball Players Probed for Betting on Team to Underperform

Fresno State and NCAA investigating men’s basketball players for betting Two players are under suspicion for wagering on their own team to underperform Fresno State has suspended two players from its men’s basketball team and...

Written by Philip Conneller
Seattle Mayor Was Arrested on Gun Charges at Ameristar Council Bluffs in 1996
February 24, 2025

Seattle Mayor Was Arrested on Gun Charges at Ameristar Council Bluffs in 1996

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was arrested for brandishing a gun at casino in 1996 Harrell claims he was receiving death threats and feared for his life Charges were later dropped Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell was...

Written by Philip Conneller
Wales First UK Nation to Ban Greyhound Racing
February 22, 2025

Wales First UK Nation to Ban Greyhound Racing

Welsh government announces greyhound racing ban Move welcomed by animal rights groups GBGB claims “lack of evidence” to support the ban Wales will become the first UK country to ban greyhound racing – “as soon...

Written by Philip Conneller
Three Entain Execs Quit in Nine Days as AUSTRAC Case Looms
February 20, 2025

Three Entain Execs Quit in Nine Days as AUSTRAC Case Looms

Entain Australia Deputy CEO and CFO Lachlan Fitt, and Entain NZ director Cameron Rodger quit Entain Global CEO Gavin Isaacs left last week Company faces civil lawsuit from Australian Financial Intelligence Agency alleging AML failings...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kewadin Casinos Still Fighting Cyberattack After Nine Days
February 18, 2025

Kewadin Casinos Still Fighting Cyberattack After Nine Days

Kewadin Casinos were hit by a ransomware attack nine days ago Sault Ste. Marie Tribe is still battling to restore normal services There's still no gaming at the five casinos Michigan’s Sault Ste. Marie Tribe...

Written by Philip Conneller
Ex-Texas Lottery Chief ‘Rigged’ $95M Jackpot, Claims Lawsuit
February 17, 2025

Ex-Texas Lottery Chief ‘Rigged’ $95M Jackpot, Claims Lawsuit

In April 2023, a shadowy syndicate bought 25.8 million Texas Lottery tickets This covered every possible combination for the April 22 draw, winning $95M jackpot Lawsuit accuses former lottery chief Gary Grief of facilitating syndicate...

Written by Philip Conneller
Grand Forks Casino Bill Fails, Lawmaker Rebuked for ‘Cartel’ Comments
February 17, 2025

Grand Forks Casino Bill Fails, Lawmaker Rebuked for ‘Cartel’ Comments

A North Dakota state senator faced criticism Friday for speculating that a proposed casino in the city of Grand Forks, N.D. could be financially backed by drug cartels, as a bill that would have enabled...

Written by Philip Conneller
Tampa Bay Downs Commits to Live Racing in Florida
February 17, 2025

Tampa Bay Downs Commits to Live Racing in Florida

HB 105 would eliminate the requirement for Florida racetracks to offer a quota of live racing   Bill is supported by Gulfstream Park’s Stronach Group Tampa Bay Downs says it did not “initiate” the bill...

Written by Philip Conneller