Legal
January 27, 2021
Connecticut Lawmakers and Tribes Close to Consensus on Gambling
Tribal operators and lawmakers in Connecticut may be close to a consensus on sports betting and internet gambling in the state. How Long Before Regulated Sports Betting in Connecticut? Tuesday has proven a day for bringing up sports betting proposals across the United States with New York and Minnesota both making regulator steps forward to […]
Legal
January 15, 2021
Connecticut Lawmakers Propose a Gambling Expansion Bill
Lawmakers in Connecticut submitted a bill proposing gambling expansion in the state. The bill arrives only a week after Governor Ned Lamont revealed that he is liaising with tribal partners and neighboring states on a potential gambling expansion and legalization of marijuana in the Constitution State. Connecticut Legislature Propose a Gambling Expansion Bill Shortly after […]
Casino
January 8, 2021
Connecticut Casino Results Take a Tumble in FY 2020
Casino net and gross receipts in Connecticut have fallen for two of the state’s biggest operators with Mohegan Gaming and Mashantucket Pequot reporting worse fiscal results YOY. Casino Receipts Fall in Connecticut in FY 2020 Connecticut has reported a substantial declined year-over-year from its casino receipts for fiscal 2019/2020 that ended on September 30, 2020. […]
Legal
January 7, 2021
Betting Legalization Receives Support by Gov. Lamont in CT
In his State of the State Address, Governor Ned Lamont revealed that he is already working with neighboring states and tribal partners to “modernize gaming” in Connecticut. Besides the legalization of sports betting, Connecticut may also push forward the legalization of marijuana this year. Will Connecticut Legalize Sports Betting and Marijuana in 2021? It looks […]
Sports
December 7, 2020
DraftKings Becomes First-Ever DFS Partner for Foxwoods Casino
Boston-based daily fantasy and sportsbook operator DraftKings teamed up with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to provide online sports betting in Connecticut, subject to legislative and regulatory approvals, the online gaming operator, and the tribe announced today. “This is a landmark deal in collaboration with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation as well as a critical […]
Casino
November 7, 2020
Foxwoods Now Has Gaming Space for Patrons Aged 55 or Older
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Nation is introducing gaming space for patrons aged 55 or older at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for November. Patrons of the 80s Welcome at Foxwoods Resort Casino Foxwoods Resort Casino is changing its strategy and will now run a part of its gaming floor as an area specifically earmarked […]
Casino
November 1, 2020
Foxwoods Casino Restarts Largest Indoor Entertainment Venue
Foxwoods Casino is restarting the Grand Theater, its biggest indoor entertainment venue, setting it at 25% operational capacity. Biggest Indoors Entertainment Venue Restarts at Foxwoods Casino The show will go on at Connecticut’s Foxwoods Casino which reopened its largest indoor entertainment venue setting it at 25% operational capacity. The Grand Theater is now part of […]
Legal
October 25, 2020
Apple, Google May Face Lawsuits over F2P Gambling Apps in U.S.
Apple and Google may be facing potential federal lawsuits over allegedly offering free-to-play (F2P) gambling applications available for Alabama residents. Furthermore, in Connecticut, over similar F2P games, a woman filed a lawsuit against Apple. Despite being filed in different states, the lawsuits are similar as plaintiffs claim to have downloaded apps that are F2P such […]
Sports
October 25, 2020
Mohegan Sun Prepares to Host 30 College Basketball Teams in Its Bubbleville
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on October 16 that it will team up with US-based event producer Gazelle Group to organize multiple college basketball games at Mohegan Sun Arena from November 25 to December 4. The resort casino, located on tribal land in Connecticut, hosts the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s […]
Legal
October 10, 2020
Gaming Legislation in Connecticut Brought Back for Consideration
Gaming legislation in Connecticut will be back on the agenda, as state Senator Cathy Osten is prepared to resubmit her bill two weeks before the annual session of the General Assembly, stating the bill is designed to resolve long-term gaming issues for lawmakers. The Senator Democrat from Sprague is meeting with her colleagues to discuss […]