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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

Singapore High Roller Denies Lying About $30M Debt
August 30, 2024

Singapore High Roller Denies Lying About $30M Debt

A high-rolling Singaporean has denied “lying” in court about an AU$40 million line of credit at the Star Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The casino is suing Dr. Yew Choy Wong for an AU$43 million...

Written by Philip Conneller
Fugitive Philippine Mayor Headed to Lawless Drug Region, Authorities Say
August 28, 2024

Fugitive Philippine Mayor Headed to Lawless Drug Region, Authorities Say

The fugitive former mayor of a small town in the Philippines accused of having links to human trafficking via the online gambling industry is likely headed for the notorious Golden Triangle region, authorities have said....

Written by Philip Conneller
Macau Judge and Casino Critic Likely to be Gambling Hub’s Next Leader
August 28, 2024

Macau Judge and Casino Critic Likely to be Gambling Hub’s Next Leader

Macau’s former top judge has announced his intention to run for the gambling hub’s highest leadership position -- chief executive -- and he fired a warning shot toward the casino industry on Wednesday. Sam Hou...

Written by Philip Conneller
UK Police Drop Probe Into Conservative Party Insider Betting
August 28, 2024

UK Police Drop Probe Into Conservative Party Insider Betting

London’s Metropolitan Police (the Met) has concluded its investigation into the betting scandal that marred the lead-up to Britain’s July 4 general election. None of those investigated will be charged with misconduct in public office,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Texas Lottery Implements Rule-Change After System Gamed for $95M Jackpot Win
August 26, 2024

Texas Lottery Implements Rule-Change After System Gamed for $95M Jackpot Win

Unusual requests to the Texas Lottery from vendors who suddenly want to scale-up on ticket processing machines will be treated with a higher degree of scrutiny. That’s after a New Jersey-based syndicate walked away with...

Written by Philip Conneller
Stronach Group Family Bicker in Court Over Founder Frank’s Misconduct Charges
August 25, 2024

Stronach Group Family Bicker in Court Over Founder Frank’s Misconduct Charges

An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed a motion by Frank Stronach’s granddaughter that sought to compel the Stronach Group to disclose any documents related to sexual misconduct claims against the 91-year-old. The filing by...

Written by Philip Conneller
King Gaming Ran ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scam Op on Isle of Man
August 23, 2024

King Gaming Ran ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scam Op on Isle of Man

An online gaming company that pledged to invest millions into transforming a derelict vacation center on the Isle of Man into a swanky office complex was operating a large-scale “pig-butchering” scam on the island. King...

Written by Philip Conneller
Cherokee Casino at Will Rogers Downs Reopens After Tornado Wreckage
August 23, 2024

Cherokee Casino at Will Rogers Downs Reopens After Tornado Wreckage

The Cherokee Casino at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla., reopened Wednesday, three months after a tornado ripped through the complex causing widespread wreckage. Three horses died and many more were injured when the category...

Written by Philip Conneller
Entain Shareholders Sue Over $760M Turkish Bribery Fine
August 22, 2024

Entain Shareholders Sue Over $760M Turkish Bribery Fine

A group of investors in UK-based online gambling giant Entain (OTC: GMVHF) have filed a class-action lawsuit that seeks compensation for damage done to the company’s share price by a bribery probe into its former...

Written by Philip Conneller
Gambler Gets Nine Years for Stealing $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings
August 21, 2024

Gambler Gets Nine Years for Stealing $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings

An Illinois judge had a bone to pick last week with a former food service director for South Chicago schools who stole 11K cases of chicken wings valued at $1.5 million and gambled away the...

Written by Philip Conneller