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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 [email protected].
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3217 stories by Philip Conneller
Singapore Casinos Get New Cash Rules to Fight Dirty Money, Terrorism
Singapore is to lower the reporting threshold on casino cash transactions as part of new measures to combat terrorism financing and money laundering, the island nation’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) said Monday. Due diligence checks will be conducted on cash deposits of...
Penn National Sued After Horse Death Linked to Tail Tied to Starting Gate
Horserace trainer Erin Carpio is suing Penn Entertainment claiming its employees’ negligent treatment of her horse, Sir Steele, led to his untimely death. Sir Steele suffered a severe injury before a race at Penn National Race Course in Granville, Pa. on Aug....
Stronach Group Founder Frank Stronach Faces Additional Sex Assault Charges
Canadian billionaire and Stronach Group founder Frank Stronach has been charged with eight additional counts of sexual assault after police said more victims had come forward. The 91-year-old was arrested again Wednesday, three weeks after his initial detention on charges?of rape, indecent...
Senior UK Policitician Accused of Betting on Himself to Lose Election
A senior UK Conservative politician says he has nothing to apologize for after he was accused of betting on himself to lose his seat in parliament at next week’s general election. Sir Philip Davies MP neither confirmed nor denied placing the ￡8,000...
MGM Grand Detroit Sued for Refusing to Pay $127K Progressive Blackjack Jackpot
A Michigan woman who won a $127K jackpot playing progressive blackjack at the MGM Grand Detroit is suing the casino after it refused to pay out and instead accused her of “trespassing.” That’s despite the plaintiff playing at the casino – and...
UK Tory Party Election Betting Scandal Blows Up as New Suspect Named
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is investigating a fourth staffer in Britain’s governing Conservative (Tory) Party administration for insider betting. The party’s chief data officer, Nick Mason, has joined the list of government insiders suspected of betting on the timing of the...
Ex-Oglala Sioux Leader Gets 22 Months for Embezzling from Tribe
A former leader of South Dakota’s Oglala Sioux has been sentenced to 22 months in a federal prison for embezzling from the tribe. Julian Bear Runner, 39, was tribal president for just over a year, between January 2019 and January 2020. But...
California Lottery Won’t Pay Out on Courier-Bought Tickets
Buy a ticket for the California Lottery from an online lottery courier and your prize will be voided. Even if you hit it big, you could end up with nada, Lottery officials said this week. Meanwhile, the Lottery has written to its...
Jontay Porter Faces Criminal Probe in Canada Over NBA Betting Scandal
Canadian authorities have confirmed a criminal investigation is underway into former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for manipulating NBA games. The American athlete was banned for life by the league in April for “spot fixing” and leaking insider information to a New...
Vintage Slot Collector Wants Aussie Law Change After Gambling Prosecution
A Queensland, Australia vintage arcade-machine enthusiast has been fined under state gambling laws for possessing decommissioned old-school slot machines, The Courier Mail reports. Now, Greg Selman wants the law changed so that hobbyists like him can pursue their interests without fear of...