Legal
September 8, 2020
Marijuana, Sports Betting May Soon Be Legal in Connecticut
Recreational marijuana and sports betting legalization may be discussed in the legislative session in January, said Senator Paul Formica. Following the devastating COVID-19 impact, Connecticut state officials may be looking to raise fresh tax revenue from “sin tax”. The Financial Impact of COVID-19 in the Constitution State The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading across the […]
Casino
June 15, 2020
Tribal Casino Operators Reopen Doors Regardless That State Disapproves
While tribal operates in the US have already reopened their venues or plan to reopen, the state officials urge them not to restart operations yet. Keeping in mind the sovereignty of tribal nations, state officials cannot order them but can rather only liaise with them on the subject. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun in […]
Casino
May 24, 2020
Foxwoods Resorts Casino and Mohegan Sun Will Re-Open June 1
Mohegan Sun, the casino resort operated by the Mohegan Tribe, and Foxwoods Resorts Casino, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation gaming complex, will push forward with their re-opening plans starting June 1. The tribal casinos in Connecticut are outside of the jurisdiction of the state and will re-open partially their entertainment facilities despite strong opposition from […]
Casino
May 11, 2020
Difficult Times for Connecticut, Foxwood Casino Announced Layoffs for Employees
The closure of Foxwood Casino and Mohegan Sun along with other businesses due to COVID-19 was a big hit for the State of Connecticut. Two months later both employees and employers are still trying to shake off the pandemic and re-start business. Foxwood Resort Casino Planning Layoffs The Foxwood Resort Casino was ordered to close […]
Legal
April 6, 2020
Connecticut Governor Says No to Online Tribal Gaming Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont, has dismissed a request by tribal operators on Friday, April 3, asking the state enable online gambling without revising gambling compacts and passing proper legislation. CT Governor Turns Down to Enable Tribal Gambling in Time of Pandemic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont made a statement on Friday, April 3, tersely […]
Casino
March 23, 2020
Foxwoods’ Decision To Place Its Workforce On Furlough During Closure Raised Criticism
Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the two tribal casinos in Connecticut, has drawn the attention but for all the wrong reasons after it had to close doors on Tuesday. Shutting down operations, the casino management refused to agree to paid leave for its employee force, and instead, put 1,200 union dealers and 4,000 other workers […]
Legal
January 30, 2020
Connecticut Legislature Proposing New Gambling Legislation
The current wave of legalization efforts throughout the states is gathering strength, with Connecticut being the latest to reveal initiatives towards establishing a legal framework for sports betting, lottery and casino, a subject that has a history of controversy and division of interests within the state. Money for the Municipalities Unlike in the previous unsuccessful […]