Tribal Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Rodney Butler, wants answers as to why his Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe cannot open up legal sportsbooks in Connecticut. A 1991 gaming compact gave exclusivity to all gaming in Connecticut for these two Tribes which would make … Read more
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont nominated Rob Simmelkjaer to head the Connecticut Lottery Board. Simmelkjaer is the CEO of Persona Media and former vice president of notable media groups (ESPN, NBC Sports). HARTFORD, Conn. — The Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont nominated former journalist Rob Simmelkjaer … Read more
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
Former Vice President Joe Biden has been winning more states than his sole competitor, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Primaries. Polls for states that have not yet voted are increasingly being postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Sportsbooks are still favoring no brokered … Read more
The legislative session in Connecticut ends on June 5. There is opposition for both bill CT SB 21 and bill CT H 5168, each of which would legalize sports betting. With no resolution in sight, the fate of legalized gambling on sporting events in Connecticut … Read more
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
No resolution is in sight for sports betting legalization in Connecticut. CT SB21, a bill that would legalize gambling on sports in Connecticut is not moving forward because the Tribes and lawmakers want different things out of the bill. A full draft of CT SB … Read more
Legal sports betting in Connecticut is that much closer to becoming a reality in 2020 as CT SB 21 has been given the green light to be drafted into a bill. The Governor of Connecticut Ned Lamont is in favor of legalizing sports betting with … Read more
There are two bills in Connecticut to legalize wagering on sports matches that are getting attention by legislatures. Both bills would make sportsbooks with the Tribes of the state legal for retail and mobile platforms. The sports betting market is estimated to see $20 million … Read more
The Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont would like to see a bill for the legalization of sports betting. Previous bills that were tossed by Lamont were those exclusive to the Tribes. The sports betting market, if made legal, could bring in as much as $20 … Read more
A sports betting bill in Connecticut could give the state tribes exclusive rights to sports betting. Online sports betting seems to be in the discussion as well. Sports betting was legalized in Connecticut back in 2017 but more legislative approval is needed. HARTFORD, Conn. – … Read more
Rhode Island is the only state in New England that currently offers legal sports betting. New Hampshire will join Rhode Island when they launch their first sportsbook on Monday. Some states are closer than others when it comes to approving sports betting. BOSTON – New … Read more