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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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4167 stories by Philip Conneller

Powerball Is Now in the UK—Here’s What It Means for US Players
July 21, 2026

Powerball Is Now in the UK—Here’s What It Means for US Players

Powerball tickets are now being sold in the United Kingdom, marking the first time the American lottery has admitted players from outside the United States and its territories. Powerball has expanded beyond the United States...

Written by Philip Conneller
Kentucky’s $167M Powerball Winner Who Kicked Cop in Face Indicted Over Alleged Hit-and-Run
July 20, 2026

Kentucky’s $167M Powerball Winner Who Kicked Cop in Face Indicted Over Alleged Hit-and-Run

Kentucky’s biggest-ever Powerball winner, James Farthing, walked away with a $167 million jackpot—only to trade his fortune for a growing rap sheet of new felony charges. Winning smiles: James Farthing and his mother, Linda Grizzle,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Former Iowa Radio Host Marty Tirrell Convicted of $1.5M Ticket Fraud—For the Second Time
July 20, 2026

Former Iowa Radio Host Marty Tirrell Convicted of $1.5M Ticket Fraud—For the Second Time

A former Iowa sports radio personality once known as “the Mouth of the Midwest” has been convicted of defrauding investors through a bogus ticket-reselling scheme – five years after he was sentenced to 41 months...

Written by Philip Conneller
Why New Jersey Sportsbooks Had a Terrible June Despite World Cup Betting Boom
July 17, 2026

Why New Jersey Sportsbooks Had a Terrible June Despite World Cup Betting Boom

If June was the month when Americans allegedly fell in love with World Cup soccer betting, why were New Jersey’s sportsbook revenues down by almost 38% for the period? The FIFA World Cup Trophy is...

Written by Philip Conneller
MotorCity Casino Sued by Worker Fired While Recovering from Coronary Bypass
July 17, 2026

MotorCity Casino Sued by Worker Fired While Recovering from Coronary Bypass

A former security officer at Detroit's MotorCity Casino has sued his former employer, alleging he was fired while recovering from open-heart surgery despite submitting medical documentation approving his leave. MotorCity Casino in Detroit is facing...

Written by Philip Conneller
Man Wins $120K Online Slot Jackpot on Ex’s Account – Then Loses It All in Court
July 16, 2026

Man Wins $120K Online Slot Jackpot on Ex’s Account – Then Loses It All in Court

A Canadian man who won C$120,000 (US$85,500) playing on his ex-girlfriend’s JackpotCity casino account has no claim to the money, a British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled. A dispute over JackpotCity online slot win...

Written by Philip Conneller
UK Jails Alleged Scattered Spider Leader Linked to MGM Resorts and Caesars Cyberattacks
July 16, 2026

UK Jails Alleged Scattered Spider Leader Linked to MGM Resorts and Caesars Cyberattacks

A British man described by US prosecutors as a central figure in Scattered Spider, the hacking group linked to the 2023 cyberattacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, has been imprisoned by a UK court....

Written by Philip Conneller
Evolution Agrees £4.75M UKGC Settlement Over Games on Unlicensed Sites
July 16, 2026

Evolution Agrees £4.75M UKGC Settlement Over Games on Unlicensed Sites

Swedish online gaming provider Evolution AB has agreed to pay £4.75 million (US$6.42 million) to settle a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) license review that found the company’s games were accessible to British gamblers through unlicensed...

Written by Philip Conneller
Poker Pro Says He Was Hog-Tied and Robbed of $57,500 Days After WSOP Clash
July 16, 2026

Poker Pro Says He Was Hog-Tied and Robbed of $57,500 Days After WSOP Clash

Two days after poker pro Jared Griener won $57,500 for his 218th-place finish in the WSOP Main Event, he says he was ambushed at his rental apartment, hog-tied, and robbed of every cent. Jared Griener,...

Written by Philip Conneller
Pool Hustler Tied to Basketball Fixing Scandal Set to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case
July 15, 2026

Pool Hustler Tied to Basketball Fixing Scandal Set to Plead Guilty in Mafia Poker Cheating Case

Gambler “Sugar” Shane Hennen, the common thread linking three federal sports-betting and poker-cheating cases, is expected to plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for his role in rigged high-stakes poker games operated by members and...

Written by Philip Conneller