CT Lottery News and In-Depth Reporting

Before sports betting opens, Connecticut addresses problem gambling

Connecticut is offering a chance for people to ban themselves from virtual gambling even before it starts.

CT Lottery introduced its sports betting partner Thursday: Rush Street Interactive.

A bill legalizing sports betting and online casino games and lottery sales in Connecticut won final passage in the Senate.

The CT House endorsed making casino games, sports betting and lottery sales available to any adult with an internet connection..

Connecticut inched closer to legalizing sports betting and online gambling Wednesday with votes by a key legislative committee.

The CT Lottery, Mohegan Sun and, presumably, Foxwoods Resort casinos could offer sports betting and online gambling.

Backed by Gov. Ned Lamont, the once-troubled CT Lottery has a shot at online sales — and possibly more.

The technology exists to offer lottery tickets on your phone. Next week, a legislative committee will debate if Connecticut is ready to use it.