Casino
August 25, 2021
Foxwoods Resorts to Get $2M from Pandemic-Related Insurance Claim
A claim by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut resulted in a $2 million payout under the terms of the policy. Mashantucket Pequot’s Insurance Claim is Qualified Success Foxwoods Resorts, owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, will be able to walk away with some money from an insurance claim, albeit not as much as originally […]
Industry
August 16, 2021
RSI Selected as CLC’s Exclusive Sports Betting Partner
Online gaming brand Rush Street Interactive (RSI) announced it was selected as the sports betting operations partner of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) ahead of the official launch of sports wagering in the state. Exclusive Long-Term Deal The 10-year partnership agreement between the CLC and RSI will see the Chicago-based gaming brand become the lottery’s […]
Sports
July 8, 2021
FanDuel Signs Mohegan Sun as Connecticut Partner ahead of Market Launch
Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is the market partner for FanDuel in Connecticut as the state prepares to launch sports betting. FanDuel Shapes Connecticut Entry Strategy with Mohegan FanDuel Group continues to vie for market share in the highly competitive and still developing US sports gambling market. Facing competition from BetMGM and DraftKings, and not least […]
Business
July 2, 2021
DraftKings, FanDuel Continue Connecticut Operations via Provisional Licenses
After Connecticut expanded gambling via a new bill which came into effect on Thursday this week, concerns were raised about how FanDuel and DraftKings may continue their fantasy sports operations. The Department of Consumer Protection issued provisional licenses for the two operators as well as the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, allowing them to continue operating in […]
Industry
July 2, 2021
Mohegan Amended Kambi Betting Partnership Deal in Connecticut
An interesting development around one of the sports betting licensees in Connecticut this week saw a technology partnership deal being amended to free space for additional partners. MGE Moves to Free Space Sports betting technology supplier Kambi Group announced it reached an agreement with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) regarding the terms of their sports […]
Legal
June 21, 2021
Mohegan Tribe Files Lawsuit against Insurer for Disputed Claims
Connecticut’s second tribal casino operator became the latest gaming company to file a multi-million lawsuit against an insurance company for failing to cover coronavirus-related damages to the business, Associated Press reported. Following in the Footsteps of the Mashantucket Pequots The operator of Mohegan Sun gaming property, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, initiated legal proceedings Friday […]
Industry
May 31, 2021
Connecticut Lottery Considering Hartford XL Center as Betting Venue
Hartford’s XL Center is seriously considered to become one of two major sports betting venues of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, looking to offer state residents sports wagering as per the new legislation. Sports Betting Will Help Develop the Location Connecticut legislature approved the lottery to operate 15 statewide betting locations and the downtown Hartford XL […]
Legal
May 28, 2021
Connecticut Expands Gambling, Legalizes Online Poker
On Thursday this week, Governor Ned Lamont approved House Bill 6451. The bill legalizes online poker and sports wagering in Connecticut. Although the bill has already passed the House, Senate and received approval from the Governor, final approval is expected by the Department of Interior. Governor Ned Lamont approves House Bill 6451 Last week, Connecticut’s […]
Sports
May 26, 2021
Expanded Gambling in Connecticut Just One Signature Away from Launching
Connecticut is about to become the latest state to embrace sports gambling. With an eye on launching its new market before the upcoming football season, the Senate approved legislation late yesterday that will bring sports gambling and iGaming to the state, with only Governor Ned Lamont’s signature and approval by the Department of Interior (DoI) […]
Legal
May 21, 2021
Connecticut House Approval Paves the Way for Gambling Expansion
Gambling expansion in Connecticut received a significant boost Thursday after the state House voted to approve the amended compacts with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes. House Approved Tribal Compact Amendments The legislation which allows the two federally recognized Native American tribes in Connecticut to offer sports betting, online gambling, and fantasy contests was approved […]