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 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....
by Christina Monroe | Mar 6, 2020 2:46 pm | Regulatory
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 remains up...
