Online Sweepstakes Casinos Seeing Bill Action In NY, CT, LA

Online Sweepstakes Casinos Seeing Bill Action In NY, CT, LA

In a pivotal week for online gambling regulation, New York and Connecticut moved to outlaw sweepstakes casinos through sweeping legislation, while Louisiana rejected new laws in favor of stricter enforcement under existing authority. NEW YORK – Three states have each taken different approaches toward regulating … Read more

Connecticut Officially Launches Retail Sports Betting Monday

CT Lottery Launches Retail Sportsbooks

Sports Haven officially became the first retail sportsbook in Connecticut after Gov. Ned Lamont placed the first bet at the grand opening on Monday. Connecticut has already successfully launched their online sports betting industry, and more retail sportsbooks are expected to open in the following … Read more

Connecticut’s Sports Betting Industry Is Now Open For Business

Connecticut Sports Betting

Connecticut now has sports betting at two land-based locations in the state. The CT sports gaming industry made history on Thursday when it became official and retail locations began taking bets on sporting events. The three mobile platforms of Connecticut; DraftKings, FanDuel, and RSI will … Read more

FanDuel, DraftKings DFS Operations To Remain In Connecticut

FanDuel - DraftKings

Connecticut regulated sports betting officially which caused some issues with daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators needing to partner with a local sportsbook. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation offered temporary licenses to FanDuel and DraftKings to allow them to continue operating in Connecticut. The licenses will last … Read more

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

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

Fantasy Sports In Connecticut Could Experience Blackout With Legislation

dfs ct

HB 6451 has passed in the Connecticut house to expand gambling and launch regulated sports betting. The new bill requires daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators to apply for new licenses. This would end DFS for a period in Connecticut. HARTFORD, Conn. – While the legal … 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

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