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Connecticut tribes seek to join federal lawsuit over controversial sports prediction markets

Connecticut tribes seek to join federal lawsuit over controversial sports prediction markets Suswati Basu     Connecticut’s two federally recognized tribes are asking a federal judge to let them join the government’s legal fight over sports prediction markets, arguing the outcome could reshape gambling oversight and threaten a major stream of tribal income. The Mohegan … Continue reading Connecticut tribes seek to join federal lawsuit over controversial sports prediction markets

Connecticut police raid Tolland property arresting 100 suspects in cockfighting gambling investigation

Connecticut police raid Tolland property arresting 100 suspects in cockfighting gambling investigation Suswati Basu     Connecticut State Police arrested 100 people Friday after officers descended on a rural Tolland property that investigators say hosted a large-scale cockfighting and illegal gambling operation. Troopers arrived at 55 Mountain Spring Road around 1:29 p.m. to carry out … Continue reading Connecticut police raid Tolland property arresting 100 suspects in cockfighting gambling investigation

Mohegan to sell Connecticut Sun, as Houston relocation planned for 2027

Mohegan to sell Connecticut Sun, as Houston relocation planned for 2027 Suswati Basu     The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority says it has reached an agreement to sell the Connecticut Sun to the Tilman J. Fertitta family, a move that would relocate the WNBA franchise to Houston starting in 2027 if league officials sign off. … Continue reading Mohegan to sell Connecticut Sun, as Houston relocation planned for 2027

Lamont bill targets prediction markets after Connecticut sports wagering enforcement actions

Lamont bill targets prediction markets after Connecticut sports wagering enforcement actions Suswati Basu     Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is pushing to tighten oversight of prediction markets, rolling out a bill that would block anyone under 21 from using the platforms or seeing ads aimed at them. The proposal lands as state regulators are already … Continue reading Lamont bill targets prediction markets after Connecticut sports wagering enforcement actions

Kalshi sues Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Kalshi sues Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Sophie Atkinson     The prediction market company Kalshi has sued the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection over a cease-and-desist order that was issued on 3 December. “The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection seeks to prevent Plaintiff KalshiEX LLC (“Kalshi”) from offering event contracts for trading on its … Continue reading Kalshi sues Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection