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
Connecticut is home to the largest tribal casino in the U.S. Gov. Ned Lamont opened up the discussion about launching sports betting in Connecticut again. The Governor is pushing for a mutual agreement before the meeting that begins in February. HARTFORD, Conn. – The state … Read more
Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut is working on a sports betting bill to help protect college athletes from corruption in their games due to legal sports wagers. The bill would appoint a special group to oversee that athletes are not being targeted to throw games. … Read more
The Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes have already invested $20 million dollars in a joint venture to construct a casino in East Windsor, Connecticut. MGM owns a casino in Springfield, Massachusetts that is located less than 20 miles from East Windsor. CT Governor Ned Lamont … Read more
CT Governor Ned Lamont wants the state’s tribes to forego plans to build a casino at East Windsor in exchange for rights to CT sports betting, iGaming, and the XL Center. Tribes in Connecticut have already invested $20 million dollars in their efforts to build … Read more
In 2017, a Connecticut sports betting bill was signed into law that would allow for the state to create regulations in the event that PASPA was repealed. There was a total of three different CT sports betting bills introduced in the 2019 legislative session. Tribal … Read more
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has properties located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Canada, and Connecticut. Connecticut previously legalized sports betting in 2017 but is still in the process of formulating official regulations over the activity. Mohegan Sun Beyond is a free-to-play casino and sportsbook app that … Read more
Massachusetts is the likeliest state in New England to legalize, having a public hearing set at the end of May. If both New Hampshire chambers can find a way to agree on regulations, there is a chance they legalize in 2019. It would likely require … Read more
The exclusivity of sports betting in Connecticut has been the largest hurdle for the state. Tribal casinos have threatened to stop contributing nearly $250 million should they not get their way. Both the governor and the tribes are interested in a special session to legalize … Read more
With the General Assembly ending on June 5 lawmakers may need more time for sports betting to be legalized. The Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes are the only groups currently offering sports gambling in Connecticut. Lawmakers want sports betting for the entire state, not just … Read more
Rhode Island has legalized land-based and online sports betting. Connecticut tribal casinos are preemptively accepting sportsbook operators. Maine and New Hampshire have ramped up legalization efforts as of late. BOSTON – With the expectation set for legal sports betting in New England to make a … Read more