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 […]
Blockchain
February 16, 2026
Man Pleads Not Guilty in $1M Crypto Scam Used to Fuel Gambling
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut has announced that a man has been indicted in connection with a nearly $1-million cryptocurrency fraud scheme that was allegedly used by the perpetrator to fund his gambling expenses. Man Charged with Setting Up Fake Crypto Investment Fund E. R., 24, appeared before US Magistrate Judge […]
Lottery
January 16, 2026
CT Lottery Player Wins $4M from Scratch-off Ticket, Another One Grabs $1M
Two players in Connecticut have won big after buying winning tickets in the CT Lottery’s scratch-off games. One of them experienced a $4 million windfall, while the other took home $1 million. A Change in Routine Resulted in a $4M Payday for a Lucky Man A few days ago, the CT Lottery confirmed that a […]
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 […]
