by Christina Monroe | Sep 17, 2020 8:36 am | Regulatory
Legalizing sports betting and iGaming are crucial in helping the economy of Connecticut who is reeling from the outbreak of COVID-19. If made legal in the next month, sportsbooks could open by Super Bowl 55. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. – When will Connecticut see a legal...
by Adia Randall | Aug 24, 2020 10:25 am | Sports Betting
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 the Governor will...
by Christina Monroe | Aug 4, 2020 11:36 am | Regulatory
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...
by Robert Jones | May 19, 2020 9:49 am | Regulatory
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...
by Christina Monroe | Apr 13, 2020 3:32 pm | Regulatory
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....
