Connecticut

Connecticut to open to commercial betting after Gov. Lamont, Mohegans reach gambling expansion deal

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After thinking they were “at the finish line” in April 2019, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mohegan Tribe, have reportedly finally agreed to terms for a comprehensive gambling expansion plan that could see...

Temporary suspension for Connecticut’s East Windsor casino plan

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The Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation have reportedly shelved their long-running plan to bring a $300 million satellite casino to the small northern Connecticut community of East Windsor. ...

Scientific Games enhances partnership with Connecticut Lottery to “primary instant games provider”

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Las Vegas-headquartered leader in the gaming and lottery industries, Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS), has been awarded a new, five-year contract that will see it serve as primary instant game provid...

Connecticut Governor dismisses tribal online gaming legalization plea

Adam Morgan
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (pictured) has reportedly dismissed a plea that he should use his emergency powers to unilaterally grant the state’s two casino-operating tribes the right to offer online gaming ...

More tribal casinos in the US voluntarily close due to the COVID-19 threat

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In the US, as commercial casinos are increasingly mandated to close due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the number of tribal casinos that are voluntarily closing is also growing. Casino leaders aroun...

MGM Resorts files federal lawsuit against the US Interior Department over East Windsor, Connecticut tribal casino

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In the seemingly endless drama surrounding a proposed East Windsor casino, American global hospitality and entertainment company, MGM Resorts International has sued the U.S. Interior Department over changes it ...

Connecticut legislators propose measure to bring a tribal casino to Bridgeport

Adam Morgan
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In Connecticut and a bipartisan group of legislators has reportedly proposed a piece of legislation that would allow the state’s two federally-recognized tribes to build and operate a casino for the city of Bri...