An OTB operator wrote an opinion piece on how he believes the tribal casino owners are blocking their opportunity to offer sports betting and the state needs to step in. This is a perfect time for the state to pass this legislation and many believe … 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
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
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
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
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