MGM Escalates Connecticut Casino Dispute To Federal Court

MGM has filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of the Interior, challenging an agreement between Connecticut and its tribal casino operators.

Connecticut Lawmakers Push For Expanded Gambling, But It’s A Big Lift

Draft legislation unveiled on Wednesday would legalize online casino and poker, online...

Former DOI Solicitor General Discusses The Complexities Of Tribal Gambling

Hilary Tompkins, formerly with the US Department of Interior, walks OPR though...

Online Poker Faces Little Opposition During Marathon Connecticut Hearing

An 11-hour committee hearing in Connecticut established online poker and casinos as...

Appetite For Legal Online Gambling Modest Amid Sports Betting Expansion

This year will be the busiest one yet for sports betting legislation,...

Reading The Signs: Will Connecticut Legalize Online Gambling, Sports Betting In 2019?
By Steve Ruddock on January 10, 2019
Connecticut is a candidate to legalize sports betting and online gambling in 2019, but only one of those appears to have a clear path to...
New York, Illinois Among Prime Candidates For Online Gambling Legislation In 2019
By Steve Ruddock on December 3, 2018
A preliminary rundown of the top five online gambling candidates for 2019: Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia.
Foxwoods Goes Live With Online Roulette, But Not In Connecticut
By Steve Ruddock on June 27, 2018
Foxwoods is now offering online roulette, but the games are not available in the state of Connecticut. At least not yet.
Connecticut Sports Betting, Online Gambling May Be Target Of Special Session
By Steve Ruddock on May 30, 2018
Connecticut's legislative session ended earlier this month, but Gov. Dan Malloy hasn't ruled out a special session to address sports betting and online gambling.
Connecticut Punts On Online Gambling, Sports Betting As Legislature Adjourns
By Steve Ruddock on May 10, 2018
With the legislative coming to an end, sports betting, online lottery and online gambling aren't in the cards for Connecticut in 2018. But there is...
Connecticut Tackles Online Lottery In Hearing; CEO Eyes ‘Modernizing Our Distribution Channels’
By Eric Ramsey on April 3, 2018
The Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding held its first public hearing on S 540, a new bill that would allow the lottery to expand...
Mohegan Sun Joins Foxwoods In Publicly Supporting Legal Online Gambling
By Steve Ruddock on March 23, 2018
With Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods both on board, is Connecticut going to be the fifth state to legalize online casino and online poker?
Foxwoods To Connecticut Legislature: Legalizing Online Gambling Is State’s ‘Strongest Opportunity’
By Steve Ruddock on March 15, 2018
Foxwoods Resort Casino came out in full support of online gambling and sports betting In written testimony submitted ahead of a public hearing.
More Evidence That Connecticut Is Considering Online Gambling Legislation Emerges
By Steve Ruddock on February 28, 2018
Connecticut lawmakers held a 20-minute press conference to brief the media on the possibility of bringing legal sports betting to the Constitution State. But that...
Is Foxwoods’ New Partnership A Sign That Online Gambling Is Coming To Connecticut?
By Steve Ruddock on February 13, 2018
A partnership between Foxwoods and PariPlay will bring real-money, on-premises online gambling to the casino. But could it also pave the way for statewide online...
Connecticut And Massachusetts Prime Candidates For Second Wave Of Online Gambling Regulation
By Steve Ruddock on June 6, 2015
Connecticut and Massachusetts are two states that could look to regulate online gambling in the coming years. A look at how the states are preparing.