The talks are on between the state and the operators of tribes casinos for the legalization of sports betting in Connecticut.
Recently, DraftKings and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation entered into an agreement to deliver online sports betting access. This awaits multiple regulatory approvals from the state.
However, the Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont has expressed his support for the legalization along with other lawmakers.
As per Gambling.com, Rodney Butler, the tribal chairman of the Mashantucket Pequots said: “We’ve had ongoing conversations with the governor. He has been engaged, and we’re looking forward to getting into much more detailed conversations.”
Gambling.com reported Gov. Lamont’s statement as: “[Online gambling] is something that’s going on all around us, and I think Connecticut should participate,” If we found out anything in the course of this horrible COVID cycle, more and more of the world is going virtual, more and more of the world is going online. … And I don’t think you want Connecticut left behind.”