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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
Store Clerk in $3M Lottery Theft Case Went on Lam, Pleads Not Guilty
A Massachusetts store worker who went on the lam after being accused of stealing a customer’s $3 million lottery ticket pleaded not guilty to related charges this week, MassLive reports. Carly Nunes, 23, aroused the suspicion of lottery officials when she presented...
Reputed Genovese Mafia Capo Sentenced for Illegal Gambling, Extortion
A reputed Genovese crime family capo has been sentenced to 24 months in prison on gambling and racketeering charges. Nicholas Calisi, 54, pleaded guilty to the charges in February, along with alleged Genovese soldier John Campanella, 48. The latter was sentenced to...
Thai Gambler and Accused Serial Killer Loses Unborn Child
A suspected Thai serial killer accused of murdering at least 15 people with cyanide has lost her unborn child, according to local reports. Sararat “Am” Rangsiwuthaporn was four months pregnant when she was arrested on April 25 following the suspicious death of...
‘Stake.com Stole My Idea:’ $580M Lawsuit Dismissed by US Judge
A Florida resident who's demanding $580 million in punitive damages from the owners of popular crypto gambling site Stake.com has seen his case dismissed by a federal judge in Manhattan for jurisdictional reasons. Christopher Freeman claims Stake.com, stole his idea, and last...
Poker Pro Thomas Ward Pleads Guilty to Hitting Female Police Officer
A professional poker player has admitted hitting a female police officer and repeatedly attempting to bite another officer. The incidents were part of a drunken altercation outside the Grosvenor Casino in Aberdeen, Scotland, The Press and Journal reports. Thomas Ward, 36, who...
Outrage Over Polymarket ‘Odds’ on Titan Sub Survival
News that crypto gamblers were placing bets on the website Polymarket on whether the lost Titan submersible would be found has caused outrage on social media. Polymarket users had wagered more than $220k on whether or not the sub would be found...
Las Vegas Casino Worker Promised Massacre at Stanley Cup Victory Parade
A Las Vegas casino worker who threatened to plow a truck into the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup victory parade was ordered to remain in jail Wednesday unless he can post 55K bail. Anthony Zuccaro said he was seeking “suicide by...
Casino High Roller Gets 15 Years for Adulterated HIV Drug Scam
A “casino high roller” from Miami has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for distributing $230 million in adulterated and misbranded HIV drugs to a network of wholesalers and pharmacies across America. The drugs were then dispensed to unsuspecting patients. Lazaro...
‘Lottery Lawyer’ Gets 13 Years for Bilking Winners for $107M
A self-described “lottery lawyer,” who represented some of America’s biggest winners, has been ordered to spend the next 13 years in federal prison for defrauding his clients of $107 million. Jason Kurland, 49, was convicted of wire fraud, honest services wire fraud,...
Binion’s Million-Dollar Display Makes its Las Vegas Comeback
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel in downtown Las Vegas has a brand new Million-Dollar display, signaling the return to Fremont Street of one of the city’s favorite photo-ops. The tourist attraction, which hasn't been seen since 2020, when it was removed at...