CT’s U.S. senators want guardrails for these platforms. The Trump administration is suing CT for trying to regulate prediction markets.
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With $50 on an WNBA game, Lamont opens gambling’s new era
Sports betting in Connecticut began with Gov. Ned Lamont putting $50 on the Connecticut Sun and $20 on Tom Brady.
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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.
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With approach of NFL season, Connecticut adopts ‘emergency’ sports betting regulations
There was no public input in the emergency regulations adopted Tuesday, a process chosen by lawmakers and the governor.
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CT Lottery prepares for sports betting, but the NFL season might kick off first
CT Lottery introduced its sports betting partner Thursday: Rush Street Interactive.
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Sports betting, online gambling win final passage in Connecticut
A bill legalizing sports betting and online casino games and lottery sales in Connecticut won final passage in the Senate.
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Connecticut House votes 122-21 to legalize online gambling
The CT House endorsed making casino games, sports betting and lottery sales available to any adult with an internet connection..
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Tensions, and a fist bump, at ceremony marking gambling deal
Gov. Ned Lamont and his tribal partners say they on the same track — headed for sports betting in September.
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Sports betting and online gambling are one step closer to reality in CT as bills advance
Connecticut inched closer to legalizing sports betting and online gambling Wednesday with votes by a key legislative committee.
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Mashantucket Pequots join Mohegans, agree to revised sports betting deal
The last piece of a deal aimed at legalizing sports betting and online gambling in Connecticut fell into place Thursday.
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Mohegans agree to sharing sports betting with CT Lottery
The CT Lottery, Mohegan Sun and, presumably, Foxwoods Resort casinos could offer sports betting and online gambling.
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Live and on TV, gambling negotiations go public
The Lamont administration used a public hearing to dramatically stake its position in sports betting negotiations.
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In budget speech, a governor caught between a desire for social justice and fiscal restraint
A tension between fiscal restraint and social justice was evident throughout the governor’s budget address.
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Lamont edges close to deal on sports betting. Just don’t ask for odds.
Connecticut is close to a deal with the tribes over rights to sports betting.
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With Lamont bullish on gambling expansion, the odds improve
Talks over sports betting and online gaming come in an economic and political environment vastly changed since March.
