July 1 Marks First Day Of Connecticut Regulated Sports Betting

Connecticut Sports Betting

Connecticut sports betting is officially regulated in its lawbooks starting July 1 but sportsbooks have yet to launch in Connecticut. July 1 is also the last day Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operations can run in Connecticut without partnering with a sportsbook. HARTFORD, Conn. – Sports … Read more

LSB Brief: ME, CT, & NY Sports Betting Progress 06/29/2021

Maine Gov Janet Mills

Maine Governor Janet Mills has until June 30 to decide on sports betting legislation for the state that is currently in her possession. The Connecticut Lottery will be announcing its top three choices for a sports betting platform on Monday. New York is allowing for … Read more

Connecticut Governor Passes Sports Betting Legislation

CT Governor Ned Lamont

Connecticut should have regulated sportsbooks launched by the 2021 NFL season. The Connecticut Lottery, as well as Tribes in the state, will have mobile sportsbooks and retail sports betting locations across the state. The U.S. Department of the Interior will have House Bill 6451 for … Read more

Late-Night Session Sees Sports Betting In CT Gain Senate Approval

Connecticut Senate

HB 6451 has been approved by the state Senate which would allow both sports betting and online casino gaming in Connecticut. The Department of Interior will still need to approve the bill after Governor Ned Lamont signs off on the bill. HARTFORD, Ct.—Connecticut sports bettors … Read more

Connecticut Sports Betting Legislation Sees First Passage

Connecticut House of Representatives

Connecticut is halfway through the Connecticut General Assembly with passages to regulate sports betting. The House of Representatives approved sports wagering legislation on Thursday where it is now on its way to the Senate for approval. Connecticut wants to go live with its sports gaming … Read more

Connecticut Lottery Considering Four Sportsbooks For Platform

Connecticut

Connecticut sports betting is expected to go live by the 2021 NFL season. Legislation for the industry has not yet fully been hammered out but is expected to be done by June. The Connecticut Lottery is preparing for the impending regulatory market by beginning the … Read more

Who Will The Connecticut Lottery Pick As Sportsbook Operator?

Connecticut Sportsbook

The Connecticut General Assembly has not yet passed House Bill 6451 to regulate sports betting in the state. Under the bill, the Connecticut Lottery will be able to participate in sports wagering and has received 15 applicants vying to be their official operator. It is … Read more

Bill Proposals For Regulated Sportsbooks In CT Move Forward

Connecticut Legislature

The Connecticut General Assembly will be hearing bills regarding the regulation of mobile and retail sportsbooks in the state. Governor Ned Lamont wants to see regulated sportsbooks launch in Connecticut by the start of NFL season. HARTFORD, Conn. – With a deadline fast approaching as … Read more

Connecticut Tribes Agree To Sports Betting Expansions

Connecticut Tribes Agree To Sports Betting Expansions

The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes have expanded their Tribal Gaming Compacts for the next 10 years to include sports betting and online gaming. Sportsbooks would be seen through both brick and mortar and mobile platforms in Connecticut with these new agreements. The Connecticut General … Read more

Sports Betting Bills In CT May Die Out Due To Session Delays

Connecticut Capitol

Sports betting legalization in Connecticut may have to wait until the 2021 legislative hearings to get more time on the floor. The Connecticut General Assembly is closed until at least April 23 because of the Coronavirus before adjourning for the year on May 6. HARTFORD, … Read more

CT Sports Betting Bill, Expands Past Tribal Casinos Now On The Table

Connecticut Legislature

The legal sports betting market in Connecticut could bring in as much as $50 million in annual revenue. This latest bill, CT H 5168 gives access to operators other than the Tribal casinos. Both sports betting bills, CT H 5168 and CT SB 21 will … Read more