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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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4159 stories by Philip Conneller

Nevada Judge Blocks Polymarket in Latest Event Contract Battle
June 3, 2026

Nevada Judge Blocks Polymarket in Latest Event Contract Battle

Nevada judge grants injunction blocking Polymarket event contracts statewide Prediction markets face growing legal challenges from state regulators Battle over CFTC oversight versus state gambling authority intensifies A Nevada judge has granted a preliminary injunction...

Written by Philip Conneller
Teen Suspect in Las Vegas Horse Stabbings Could Be Tried as Adult, DA Says
June 3, 2026

Teen Suspect in Las Vegas Horse Stabbings Could Be Tried as Adult, DA Says

Teen accused of stabbing three horses could face adult prosecution Horse valued at $350,000 among animals injured in attack Prosecutors cite alleged cruelty and premeditation in court request The teenage girl accused of stabbing three...

Written by Philip Conneller
UKB Casino Dream Hit by Major Federal Reversal
June 2, 2026

UKB Casino Dream Hit by Major Federal Reversal

US reverses opinion backing UKB claims within Cherokee Reservation Decision weakens legal basis for proposed Tahlequah casino project Cherokee Nation celebrates ruling as UKB vows court fight The US Interior Department has reversed a Biden-era...

Written by Philip Conneller
Resorts World NYC Clashes With Regulators Over $150 Million Racing Payments
June 2, 2026

Resorts World NYC Clashes With Regulators Over $150 Million Racing Payments

Resorts World disputes $150 million annual horse-racing payment obligation Casino says racing subsidies are already included in taxes Legislative fix faces deadline as session ends June 10 The ink is barely dry on Resorts World...

Written by Philip Conneller
Handbags at Dawn! Louis Vuitton Sues Maryland Live! Casino Over Alleged Copycat Promotion
June 2, 2026

Handbags at Dawn! Louis Vuitton Sues Maryland Live! Casino Over Alleged Copycat Promotion

Louis Vuitton claims casino giveaways copied its famous monogram design Live! Casino allegedly used luxury-themed promotions to attract patrons Lawsuit seeks damages, injunctions, product destruction, and corrective advertising Louis Vuitton is suing Maryland Live! Casino...

Written by Philip Conneller
Blood Lab Medicare Fraudster Hid $23.9M, Gambled While Spending Millions
June 1, 2026

Blood Lab Medicare Fraudster Hid $23.9M, Gambled While Spending Millions

Blood lab owner spent millions on gambling while concealing Medicare-linked income Figurehead owner helped keep Medicare reimbursements flowing for years Scheme generated $11.2 million in unpaid taxes, court records show A Southern California laboratory owner...

Written by Philip Conneller
The A$31.5 Billion Reason Australia Wants Slot Machines Switched Off Earlier
June 1, 2026

The A$31.5 Billion Reason Australia Wants Slot Machines Switched Off Earlier

Australia's gambling losses have climbed to A$31.5 billion annually NSW campaigners want pokies shut down from midnight to 10am Late-night gamblers face significantly higher risks of gambling harm Growing concern about gambling harm in Australia...

Written by Philip Conneller
Miami Shell-Game Scammer Used Psychological Trap to Steal Thousands, Police Say
June 1, 2026

Miami Shell-Game Scammer Used Psychological Trap to Steal Thousands, Police Say

Miami grifter accused of stealing cash and Rolex in shell game Victims allegedly lost thousands betting on a centuries-old street con Sleight of hand makes shell games effectively unwinnable for players A Miami street grifter...

Written by Philip Conneller
MGM National Harbor Wins Most of Cocktail Server’s High-Heels Lawsuit
May 31, 2026

MGM National Harbor Wins Most of Cocktail Server’s High-Heels Lawsuit

Federal judge dismisses most claims in MGM footwear discrimination lawsuit Court rules accommodation did not guarantee right to wear sneakers Promotion-related disability discrimination claim survives and may reach trial A former MGM National Harbor cocktail...

Written by Philip Conneller
South Point Casino Barrel Racing Horses Stabbed by ‘Obsessed Competitor’
May 31, 2026

South Point Casino Barrel Racing Horses Stabbed by ‘Obsessed Competitor’

Teen competitor arrested after three horses stabbed at Las Vegas event Owners say all injured horses are expected to recover Police allege suspect used knife inside South Point barn A teenage girl faces multiple animal...

Written by Philip Conneller