Casino
November 30, 2025
CT Funeral Home Operator Faces Expanding Fraud and Gambling Claims
A Connecticut funeral home owner already caught up in a big financial misconduct investigation now faces more claims, as new papers show years of mishandling customer money and heavy gambling losses in many states. Auditors Flag Missing Payments, Leading to Fresh Charges Against Connecticut Funeral Home Owner This week, state police reported that Philip Pietras, […]
Sports
November 14, 2025
75% of Connecticut Gamblers Think Sports Corruption More Common Than Thought
In the immediate aftermath of the NBA and MLB scandals that have brought to light collision between professional athletes and sports gamblers to influence the outcomes of betting markets, Connecticut gamblers are increasingly mistrustful of the integrity of professional sports. Connecticut Gamblers Skeptical about Integrity of Pro Sports A new poll by Sacred Heart University, […]
Casino
October 24, 2025
Connecticut Resident Arrested After Standoff With Police at Foxwoods Resort Casino
A man has been detained at the Foxwoods Resort Casino after a long standoff with local law enforcement this Monday. David R. Griswold, a 40-year-old man from Connecticut, has been arrested and is currently being charged with multiple crimes. After a call had reported possible violence in the resort casino, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Police […]
Lottery
October 1, 2025
Bridgeport Man Wins Big from the CT Lottery
A man from Bridgeport has won big playing with the Connecticut Lottery (CT Lottery). The lucky player, who was identified as Shelley Suttles, said that he was so excited that he almost passed out. The Man Won the Game’s Final $1M Prize According to the CT Lottery’s official announcement, the man in question bought his […]
Casino
September 22, 2025
Beloved Little League Treasurer May Have Stolen $165K for Gambling – Dies Suddenly
A man in Connecticut, who was also the treasurer of a Little League Baseball Chapter, is said to have gambled a considerable amount of the money he allegedly embezzled from the organization. Man’s Death Reveals the Embezzlement of $165K The person in question is suspected by police of having embezzled $165,000 from a Little League […]
Lottery
September 10, 2025
Connecticut Lottery Player Claims $2.2M Prize Three Months After Winning
Most players who win the lottery usually rush to claim their prize. However, this wasn’t the case for a winner from Connecticut who won $2.2 million earlier this year. Lucky Player Won $2.2M from the Lottery On June 30, the CT Lottery announced that a player in Manchester (Connecticut) had won its big Lotto! prize […]
Sports
July 11, 2025
DraftKings to Give Back Over $3M to Connecticut Users
DraftKings has agreed to return more than $3 million to thousands of its Connecticut customers after a state-led probe uncovered problems with the company’s marketing tactics. The deal follows the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) starting a review of promotional campaigns run by the sports betting and online casino operator. DraftKings to Refund 7,000+ Customers […]
Casino
July 10, 2025
Mohegan Sun Guest Wins $2M Gambling in Spanish 21
A lucky player who was visiting the Mohegan Sun on Wednesday struck gold, taking a chance on a side bet that quickly turned out to be the payout of a lifetime. Winning Big at Mohegan Sun – Not One but Multiple Winners The guest from Connecticut, an anonymous gambler from Bridgeport, played a $5 Bonus […]
Industry
June 17, 2025
Connecticut Becomes Second State to Outlaw Online Sweepstakes Casinos
With the stroke of a pen, Governor Ned Lamont has made Connecticut the latest state to crack down on sweepstakes casinos. Senate Bill 1235, signed into law Wednesday, formally ends online sweepstakes casinos in the state. The legislation, which passed just one day before the end of the 2025 legislative session, goes into effect on […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
Sweepstakes Face Legislative Heat as More States Move Toward a Complete Ban
The noose is tightening around United States sweepstakes casinos as Louisiana and Connecticut legislators make headway on legislation aimed at curbing this fast-growing sector. Both legislatures are following the example of Montana, where regulatory action has already sent shockwaves through the industry. Several other states are also considering similar legislation, spelling trouble for sweepstakes casinos […]
