Industry
May 8, 2026
Connecticut Lawmakers Advance New Sports Betting Rules
Connecticut legislators have passed two gambling-related measures that are now heading to Governor Ned Lamont for final approval. The two bills, House Bill 5229 and Senate Bill 296, tackle a similar problem through different means. They aim to tighten oversight over the state’s gambling market, limit potential harm, and ensure regulations keep pace with industry […]
Lottery
May 8, 2026
MA Player Wins the Final Jumbo Bucks Prize from the CT Lottery
A Connecticut Lottery player has become the recipient of a top prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off tickets. According to the lottery, the lucky participant was not a local, but a visitor from Massachusetts. The Player Took Home $100K A visitor from Massachusetts has claimed one of the top prizes in the Connecticut Lottery’s […]
Lottery
April 16, 2026
CT Lottery Player Wins $1M from Scratcher
A Connecticut Lottery player has become $1 million richer after winning the top prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The Player Won One of the Three Top Prizes The CT Lottery has minted a new millionaire after a ticket-holder in the state bought a scratch-off ticket worth a million dollars. According to the […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Connecticut Towns Push for Larger Share of Casino Revenue
An ongoing debate in Connecticut over casino revenues is gaining momentum as local officials press for a fairer share of gambling taxes. For years, municipalities have received only a small portion of tribal casino revenues despite earlier agreements that towns would be the primary beneficiaries. Advocates argue that state finances have improved enough to restore […]
Casino
April 7, 2026
Mohegan Sun Arena to Host Metallica for Its 25th Anniversary
The Mohegan Sun Arena is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in style, with the venue hosting the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers from Metallica on two days – Thursday, November 19, and Saturday, November 21, giving local fans the chance to see the music legends up close. Metallica to Play at the Mohegan […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
Player Duo Wins $113K on Wheel of Fortune at Mohegan Sun
As IGT’s Wheel of Fortune has turned 30 years old, the game has not stopped producing big-ticket winners. The latest comes from the Mohegan Sun Casino, where a pair of players were going at the slot machine, and a $1.25 wager turned into a $113,896.93 jackpot. The Connecticut duo were happy to celebrate their win […]
Casino
March 11, 2026
Mohegan Sun Player Wins Two Slot Jackpots on Same Day, Tops $200K
The prominent Connecticut casino has recently become the spot for a back-to-back jackpot won by the same person on the gaming floor’s slot machines. While the winner’s name was withheld, the person had won more than $200,000 on the same day, with the Mohegan Sun’s X account joking about “not seeing double.” One lucky guest […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
20 Charged in Connecticut Betting Fraud Case Worth $190,000
Authorities in Connecticut say a widening investigation into an alleged online betting fraud has now led to charges against 20 residents. Officials continue their search for two suspected organizers believed to have coordinated the activity from outside the state. Authorities Uncover DraftKings Chargeback Scam Investigators from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection claim the scheme […]
Sports
February 24, 2026
Connecticut Police Officer in Hot Water Over Stolen Money to Fund Gambling
The story of Karl Jacobson, an ex-cop, bears a striking resemblance to that of a Virginian colleague who also fell foul of the law over gambling issues. Jacobson held an upstanding position in the New Haven Police Department, serving as its chief, before an investigation into his use of informant money suggested that he had […]
Prediction Markets
February 19, 2026
Connecticut to Require Prediction Markets to Adopt Age Restrictions and Safer Gaming Tools
As prediction markets continue to grow in popularity, Connecticut is considering new regulations. Instead of arguing whether such products constitute gambling or not, however, local lawmakers are eyeing stricter age restrictions. Prediction Markets’ Place in the Broader Gaming Sector Remains Uncertain Prediction markets are a novel form of trading where participants trade yes-no shares in […]