Connecticut Lawmakers Spurn Tribes, Advance Commercial Sports Betting

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SB 17 has passed the CT Senate’s Public Safety and Security Committee. The law would allow for commercial casino gaming and annul existing tribal compacts. HARTFORD, Conn. – In a surprise move, Connecticut lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted to pass sports betting and gambling expansion out … Read more

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Opposes Mobile Sports Betting

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is against Internet-based sports betting for a variety of reasons. Cuomo’s primary argument against mobile betting seems to be financial, not moral. ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo opposes online and mobile sports betting for a number of reasons. Offered … Read more

Swing And A Miss For Pennsylvania’s February Sports Betting Numbers

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The state notched a handle of $31,500,742, down a half million from January. The gross revenue of $1,946,816 was the lowest since the November launch. Pennsylvania now has 8 licensed sportsbooks, with 6 being reflected on this report. Harrisburg – The February Sports Wagering Revenue … Read more

Mobile Sports Betting A Sticking Point For Many Politicians

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Online sports betting is being sold as more addictive than traditional wagering. State legislators should not vilify but emulate offshore sportsbooks to allay these concerns. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sports betting legalization is a big issue across the country for the various states’ 2019 congressional sessions. … Read more

The First Connecticut Sports Bet: Substance Vs. Semantics

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Connecticut Tribal authorities aren’t budging on their claim of sports betting exclusivity rights. Hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake as the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Nations threaten to withhold MOU payments. HARTFORD, Conn. – Sports betting legalization in Connecticut continues to be a … Read more