The last word on legalized sports betting and online gaming in Connecticut will soon be in the hands of the federal government after Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill on Thursday to bring the practice to the state.
The bill (H.B. 6451) formalizes the 10-year compact the state brokered in March with the Mashantucket Pequot Nation Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe, which currently operate casinos in the state. The Connecticut Lottery would open 15 retail sports betting outlets and one online venue, according to the plan.
- Sports bets would be taxed ...
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