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Connecticut Lottery Begins Search to Replace Retiring CEO Greg Smith Amid Ongoing Challenges
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) has begun searching for a new CEO following a rough patch that included a slow online lottery roll-out and the loss of its sports betting partner. Current president Greg Smith came on to help the Lottery amidst another challenging period in 2018 but plans to retire next year. Christopher Davis, […]
Connecticut Online Casinos Exceed Expectations, Hitting 57% Annual Revenue Growth in May
Connecticut is now the fastest-growing online casino market in the US, reaching a 57% annual growth rate in May. Until now, West Virginia has been the state known for its small population but explosive iGaming growth rate, but it is finally showing signs of slowing down. It and Michigan both experienced the worst monthly drop in daily average […]
Connecticut to Launch Long-Awaited Online Lottery in Late 2023 With IGT
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced an eight-year deal to provide online products to the Connecticut Lottery. IGT will deploy its iLottery gaming system and related components through a new website and mobile app. The contract will last until at least 2031 with the option of a four-year extension. The deal is an addition […]
Connecticut Players Will Soon Be Able to Play Interactive Slots By White Hat Studios
White Hat Studios has expanded its reach into a fourth US state, Connecticut. The slots developer earned its license from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection this week and can soon roll out its games with one or both of the Nutmeg State’s online casinos. White Hat is known for feature-rich slots, progressive jackpots, and branded content. […]
Connecticut Police Bust Evolution Online Blackjack Dealer for Cheating
A blackjack dealer working at Evolution’s live dealer studio in Connecticut was arrested late last week for cheating. Sebastian Echeverri, 23, exploited his role as a shuffler to place winning bets through DraftKings Casino accounts he controlled. Complaints by a fellow dealer led to an investigation by the state gaming regulator, which then contacted the police. Echeverri is alleged to have defrauded DraftKings […]
Play’n Go Continues US Expansion With Connecticut License
Swedish slot developer Play’n Go has secured a license to offer its games in the Connecticut online casino market. It’s the fourth state for the company, whose US presence also encompasses NJ, MI, and WV. The company can now seek partnerships with one or both of Connecticut’s online gambling operators, neither of which is among […]
Lottery Winners Offered Free Financial Planning in Connecticut
Connecticut lottery winners may be the first in the nation to be offered free financial planning assistance, but Rob Simmelkjaer hopes they won’t be the last. He believes private online gambling operators, like DraftKings and Mohegan Sun Casino, may even want to consider adding the option, he tells Bonus.com today. Simmelkjaer, the board chairman of […]
Conflict Of Interest Leads To Change Of Jurisidiction In Case Of ‘Lottery Lawyer’ Accused Of Defrauding Jackpot Winners
Every gambler dreams of hitting a jackpot, but having a plan in place to product such a large sum is important. Hiring a lawyer can be a smart plan. That’s what dozens of US jackpot winners did with a combined $3 billion in winnings. They hired self-described “Lottery Lawyer” Jason Kurland, trusting him to protect and […]
Connecticut Online Casinos Could Launch This Fall
Connecticut lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of House Bill 6451 to bring online casinos and sports betting apps to the state. The Connecticut online gambling bill includes the ability to launch online gaming platforms and looks to become effective on July 1, 2021, subject to a few additional hurdles the bill is likely to overcome. […]
Connecticut Sports Betting Bill Would Authorize A Tribal Duopoly
Seven Connecticut legislators have introduced Senate Bill 146, which would legalize sports betting in the state. The bill, only one paragraph long, would authorize the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians to offer sportsbooks. Should the bill pass, both tribes would be allowed to offer sports betting products on Indian lands in […]
