Reporter: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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3755 stories by Philip Conneller
London’s Les Ambassadeurs Casino Takes Saudi Sheikh to Court Over £4M Debt
Mayfair casino pursues unpaid £4 million gambling credit. Sheikh Hassan Enany accused of dodging elite London casino debt. Les Ambassadeurs’ lawsuit underscores tensions in VIP gaming world. London’s swanky Les Ambassadeurs Casino – a venue long synonymous with the world of celebrities...
G. Michael Brown, Mafia Fighter and Casino Chief, Dies at 82
Prosecuted New Jersey Mafia figures linked to Richie “The Boot” Boiardo First director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement Guided Foxwoods to become America’s most profitable casino G. Michael Brown, who battled the Mafia in New Jersey as a state prosecutor...
Creepy Masked Figure Sparks Double Fatal Shooting at Milwaukee Poker Game
Prosecutors say fear led to fatal poker-room shooting Donovan Jones accused in deaths of cousin and friend Victims identified as Dwayne Carter and Shaquille Madison An underground poker game in Milwaukee, Wis., ended in tragedy after a mysterious masked figure briefly appeared...
Florida’s Bestbet Sues Over Cardroom Approval for Controversial ‘Racetrack’
Bestbet sues regulators over Hamilton Downs cardroom expansion approval Dispute revives controversy from 2015 “flag-drop” horse races Case could reshape Florida’s parimutuel and cardroom gaming rules A north Florida card room operator that once ran controversial “flag drop” races has no business...
Suspected Serial Shooter Linked to Las Vegas Casino Gunfire
Suspect tied to casino and citywide shooting spree Police link recovered gun to multiple Las Vegas incidents North Las Vegas Police say they believe a suspected serial shooter arrested in September after injuring a child is responsible for firing at Las Vegas...
Union Leaders Accused of Misusing Members’ Money on Vegas Trip
Audit reveals lavish Las Vegas spending by union chiefs Merger trip went ahead after deal was already cancelled Forensic report finds poor oversight and missing documentation Bosses of a British railway trade union are facing accusations of financial mismanagement after blowing thousands...
BetMGM Moved Goalposts in Million-Dollar Slot Promo, Lawsuit Claims
Player alleges retroactive rule change favored a VIP competitor BetMGM cited terms allowing promo changes at discretion Lawsuit seeks damages under NJ Consumer Fraud Act A New Jersey resident is suing BetMGM and related casino interests, alleging that the company manipulated a...
Rubber Bullets and Zip-Tied Children: FBI, ICE Accused of ‘Excessive Force’ in Idaho Racetrack Raid
ICE’s role in gambling raid sparks civil rights concerns Hundreds detained, including children, during Idaho racetrack raid FBI cancels briefing after mass arrests raise public questions The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho (ACLU) has accused federal agents of using “excessive force”...
Playtech Stock Crashes After Revelation it Orchestrated Evolution ‘Smear Campaign’
Playtech named as source of 'false' Evolution report £1.8M paid to Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube Shares plummet 34% as scandal shocks online gambling sector Evolution AB has named Playtech as the company behind an inflammatory 2021 report that accused the Swedish...
Chicago Outfit ‘Video Poker King’ Arrested for Burglarizing Wealthy Restaurateur
Outfit-connected burglary suspects include Casey Szaflarski and Paul Koroluk Kane County charges follow 2012 federal conviction for illegal gambling Prosecutors say burglary crew stole cash and jewelry from restaurateur A man once pegged as the Chicago Outfit’s video gambling “kingpin” has landed...
