There are now seven players in the state-by-state online poker industry in the States of America. Connecticut became the seventh state to open the doors for online poker inside its borders earlier this month. However, there has also been molasses-slow response to this new development as there have been no operators stepping up to offer… Read more »
Just a little red tape Online gambling in Connecticut – including the highly anticipated online sports betting – has been delayed beyond the originally scheduled October 7 start date. The reason: an unforeseen hiccup with federal procedures. Because Connecticut gambling expansion required the compacts between the state and both the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and… Read more »
It is no secret that casinos happily offer free alcoholic beverages to gamblers (just be sure to tip your server!) so that they continue to gamble and continue to gamble poorly. A drunk casino patron is one thing, but what about a high one? It appears that two Native American tribes are going to test… Read more »
State and tribes amended their compacts It appears that online casino and sports betting are closer to becoming a reality in Connecticut. On Thursday, the state House of Representatives passed HB06451 easily by a 34-6 vote, sending the bill over to the Senate. On Thursday, Governor Ned Lamont tweeted his thanks to the House for… Read more »
Daily fantasy sports, too DraftKings has announced partnership with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation for both sports betting and daily fantasy sports in Connecticut. DFS will launch on Sunday, December 13, while sports betting will have to wait until the pastime is actually legalized in the state. State Rep. Sean Scanlon, who will soon be… Read more »
