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CT Moves Forward In Establishing Sports Wagering, Online Gambling
Connecticut is inching closer to legal sports wagering and online gaming. Gov. Ned Lamont, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Chairman Rodney Butler, and Mohegan Tribal Council Chairman James Gessner Jr. announced that the US Bureau of Indian Affairs has granted final approval to a bill signed in May. Original story - Lamont Signs Bill Establishing Sports, Online Gambling In CT On Friday, May 27, Lamont made it official a day after the state Senate passed a bill to make gambling legal in Connecticut, signing the bill into law at the State Capitol. The CT Lottery can also have in-perso…
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Details Emerge On State's Deal With Indian Tribes For Sports Betting
Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s two federally-recognized Native American tribes have reached an agreement on sports betting and online gambling. Lamont announced on Thursday, March 18 that the Mohegan Tribe, and Mashantucket Pequot Tribe have reached an agreement that “will allow the State of Connecticut to modernize gaming options available to state residents.” The agreement is expected to generate tens of millions of dollars for the state, while “keeping Connecticut competitive with gaming currently being offered or considered in neighboring states.” As part of the agreement, the Con…
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Details Emerge On State's Deal With Mohegan Sun For Sports Betting
The State of Connecticut has now reached a formal deal with the Mohegan Tribe, with another one “inches away” from Foxwoods to legalize sports betting and online gambling in the state. Gov. Ned Lamont and Mohegan Tribe Chairman James Gessner Jr. announced this week that they have reached an accord to “allow the State of Connecticut to modernize gaming options available to state residents.” Lamont said that he expects the agreement to generate tens of millions of dollars for the state, “while keeping Connecticut competitive with gaming changes currently being offered or considered in neighb…
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Covid-
19: Foxwoods Reports Strong Revenue Since Reopening Amid Pandemic
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut has seen a boom in business since reopening last month amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the month of June, Foxwoods reportedly earned a slot revenue of more than $33 million after reopening following several months of being forced to close due to COVID-19. Despite the strong revenue for the month, Foxwoods, which is operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, saw a year-over-year decrease of slot revenues of 4.9 percent. Additionally, the casino announced that thousands of formerly furloughed Foxwoods employees have been brought back to work…
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Connecticut Casino Mogul Dies Unexpectedly
The president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 18. Felix Rappaport was 65 years old. During Rappaport's more than four years as a visionary leader of one of the world's largest and most successful gaming enterprises, his contributions to the broader Foxwoods team have been profound, the company said. Foxwoods, a hotel and casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, said the cause of Rappaport's death has not been determined. “On behalf of the entire Tribal Council, Foxwoods management team and staff, we extend …
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