By Stoyan Todorov

Sports

FanDuel Signs Mohegan Sun as Connecticut Partner ahead of Market Launch

July 8, 2021

Mohegan Sun in Connecticut is the market partner for FanDuel in Connecticut as the state prepares to launch sports betting. FanDuel Shapes Connecticut Entry Strategy with Mohegan FanDuel Group continues to vie for market share in the highly competitive and still developing US sports gambling market. Facing competition from BetMGM and DraftKings, and not least […]

By Jerome García

Business

DraftKings, FanDuel Continue Connecticut Operations via Provisional Licenses

July 2, 2021

After Connecticut expanded gambling via a new bill which came into effect on Thursday this week, concerns were raised about how FanDuel and DraftKings may continue their fantasy sports operations. The Department of Consumer Protection issued provisional licenses for the two operators as well as the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, allowing them to continue operating in […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Mohegan Amended Kambi Betting Partnership Deal in Connecticut

July 2, 2021

An interesting development around one of the sports betting licensees in Connecticut this week saw a technology partnership deal being amended to free space for additional partners. MGE Moves to Free Space Sports betting technology supplier Kambi Group announced it reached an agreement with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) regarding the terms of their sports […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Mohegan Tribe Files Lawsuit against Insurer for Disputed Claims

June 21, 2021

Connecticut’s second tribal casino operator became the latest gaming company to file a multi-million lawsuit against an insurance company for failing to cover coronavirus-related damages to the business, Associated Press reported. Following in the Footsteps of the Mashantucket Pequots The operator of Mohegan Sun gaming property, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, initiated legal proceedings Friday […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Connecticut Lottery Considering Hartford XL Center as Betting Venue

May 31, 2021

Hartford’s XL Center is seriously considered to become one of two major sports betting venues of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, looking to offer state residents sports wagering as per the new legislation. Sports Betting Will Help Develop the Location Connecticut legislature approved the lottery to operate 15 statewide betting locations and the downtown Hartford XL […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Connecticut Expands Gambling, Legalizes Online Poker

May 28, 2021

On Thursday this week, Governor Ned Lamont approved House Bill 6451. The bill legalizes online poker and sports wagering in Connecticut. Although the bill has already passed the House, Senate and received approval from the Governor, final approval is expected by the Department of Interior. Governor Ned Lamont approves House Bill 6451 Last week, Connecticut’s […]

By Erik Gibbs

Sports

Expanded Gambling in Connecticut Just One Signature Away from Launching

May 26, 2021

Connecticut is about to become the latest state to embrace sports gambling. With an eye on launching its new market before the upcoming football season, the Senate approved legislation late yesterday that will bring sports gambling and iGaming to the state, with only Governor Ned Lamont’s signature and approval by the Department of Interior (DoI) […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Connecticut House Approval Paves the Way for Gambling Expansion

May 21, 2021

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 […]

By Jerome García

Legal

CT Poker Pro Guy Smith Sentenced to Prison over Tax Evasion

May 3, 2021

US District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford, Connecticut sentenced Guy Smith, a professional poker player and business owner from Shelton, to 14 months in prison over tax evasion. According to an investigation of the IRS, Smith failed to report taxes for 5 years from 2012 through 2016. Professional Poker Player, Guy Smith, Sentenced to […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

CTC: 15 Companies Willing to Become Sports Betting Providers

April 27, 2021

The Connecticut Lottery Commission (CLC) received 15 responses to its Request for Qualification (RFQ) as companies came forward to express interest related to the state’s sports wagering and online betting. CTC Needs Partners Seeking qualified and experienced operators to provide solutions for the online and retail sports wagering systems and services, the CTC issued the […]