Gambling News - 'Connecticut'
Industry
December 11, 2025
Judge Grants Kalshi Temporary Relief in Betting Dispute
At the start of the month, Connecticut regulators took aim at KalshiEX LLC, Robinhood Derivatives, and Crypto.com, accusing them of running unlicensed gambling operations. The Department of Consumer Protection said their sports wagering contracts broke state law and demanded that all three platforms immediately stop offering bets. A federal judge has now offered Klashi temporary […]
Sports
December 8, 2025
Kalshi Pushes Back Against Connecticut’s Bid to Limit Operations
Kalshi has been pushing back against legal pressure. Despite a setback in Nevada, the platform has won another injunction in an order to continue operating in the Silver State, as a final decision in the case of whether the platform’s products fall under local gaming laws is reached. At the same time, Kalshi is litigating […]
Sports
December 4, 2025
Connecticut Goes After Prediction Markets, Orders Them to Halt Operations
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has issued a warning against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, ordering them to stop offering prediction markets in the state. This warning comes at an important time for the companies, as Kalshi has recently concluded a funding round, sending its valuation to $11 billion, and launching a partnership with CNN. […]
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 […]