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CT Cracks Down On Illegal Slot Machines Rigged To Steal Money CT Cracks Down On Illegal Slot Machines Rigged To Steal Money
CT Cracks Down On Illegal Slot Machines Rigged To Steal Money State regulators are cracking down on illegal gambling machines, warning that the devices are designed to steal players' money. Investigators seized six machines and $900 in cash from four locations in December 2024, the Department of Consumer Protection said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 6. Officials didn't say where the slots were found. Slot machines are only legal in Connecticut through Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino. One illegal machine confiscated had collected $191,359 but paid out only 66 percent to players. In comparison, regulated slot machines and …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed In Norwalk Vape Shop Bust Duo Nabbed In Norwalk Vape Shop Bust
Duo Nabbed In Norwalk Vape Shop Bust Two vape shop employees were charged with the alleged possession of marijuana with intent to sell in Fairfield County after police seized more than seven pounds of pot at a vape shop not licensed to sell marijuana. The two employees, Nusrat Shaika, age 20, of the Bronx, and MD Shohidul Joy, age 19, of Queens, were arrested on Thursday, April 11, during the execution of a search warrant at Smoke House 1 Vape Shop in Norwalk.  According to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police, officers from the Norwalk Police, and the state Department of Consumer Protection Smoke House, the warrant was…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Online Gambling Scam: 23-Year-Old Suspect From Norwalk Charged Online Gambling Scam: 23-Year-Old Suspect From Norwalk Charged
Online Gambling Scam: 23-Year-Old Suspect From Norwalk Charged A Fairfield County man who worked as a shuffler for an online gaming company with live dealers has been charged in an alleged cheating scam in which he made more than $47,000. In January 2023, members of the statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force received a criminal referral from the Department of Consumer Protection of a cheating scam involving a dealer at live casino operator, Evolution, located in the town of Fairfield, said the Connecticut State Police. Evolution is a gaming company that hosts online casino dealer games within the DraftKings and FanDuel platforms. Platf…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries
CT's First Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Sales To Begin In January At These Dispensaries The first recreational-use, hybrid marijuana dispensaries are set to open in Connecticut in January. The state Department of Consumer Protection said on Friday, Dec. 9, that eight licensed hybrid retailers will be allowed to open their doors at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2023, depending on local zoning hours. “I am proud of the hard work our team has done to meet the goal of opening adult-use sales in a safe, well-regulated market,” said DCP Commissioner Michelle Seagull.  Hybrid retailers were previously allowed to sell medical marijuana and now will be permitted to sell recreation…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Connecticut AG Issues Consumer Warning As Gas Prices Spike Connecticut AG Issues Consumer Warning As Gas Prices Spike
Connecticut AG Issues Consumer Warning As Gas Prices Spike With gas prices rising to record highs in Connecticut, Attorney General William Tong is cautioning consumers to be aware of potential price gouging at the pump. In Connecticut, the price of gas has risen to an average of $4.28 per gallon, the highest rate the state has recorded since May 2012. Earlier story - Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In CT Since Last Week State statute requires that the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) monitor the wholesale price of gasoline in the Hartford and New Haven areas, officials noted. When the who…

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by Zak Failla
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Online Sports Wagering, iCasino Opening In Connecticut Online Sports Wagering, iCasino Opening In Connecticut
Online Sports Wagering, iCasino Opening In Connecticut Online sports wagering and iCasino are set to make their debut in Connecticut sooner than expected. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, the Mohegan Tribe, and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe can start offering online gambling to adults 21 and older. The announcement comes following a seven-day soft launch in Connecticut after receiving approval to move forward with the plan. Earlier story - CT Moves Forward In Establishing Sports Wagering, Online Gambling Officials said that more than 130 games have been approved …

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by Zak Failla