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 […]
Legal
March 20, 2021
Connecticut and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe Reach an Agreement
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe have reached an agreement on the amendments for the tribe’s gaming compact, setting the ball rolling for sports betting and online gaming in the state. Connecticut and the Tribal Nations Have an Agreement The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont have reached an agreement. The new compact deal […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
Eastern Connecticut Cannot Accept a Tribe Left Out of the Game
Eastern Connecticut lawmakers “cannot accept” a gambling deal between Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe, which leaves out the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Lawmakers Want Both Tribes to Come to Agreement On Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration made a deal with the Mohegan Tribe that could result in the legalization of online gambling and sports […]
Industry
January 28, 2021
Mashantucket Pequots and LionGrove Team Up to Reopen El San Juan Casino
In a press conference at Fairmont El San Juan Hotel on Tuesday, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove revealed plans to open Foxwoods El San Juan Casino at the legendary Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. The Project Will Result in $22M and 360 New Jobs for the Island On Tuesday, the Mashantucket […]
Casino
January 23, 2021
Foxwoods’ Owners Re-Open El San Juan Casino in Puerto Rico
El San Juan Casino at the Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico is on course to re-opening following a media announcement from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. Casino Re-Opening Announcement The Native American tribe from Connecticut alerted the media about a scheduled for next week news conference which would take place in the hotel’s […]
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 […]
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 […]