![]() Lamont has said that the legalization of internet gambling and sports betting "will produce much needed revenue for the state." De Avila notes they are projected to produce about $28M in "revenue for the state" the coming FY beginning on July 1 and is "expected to grow in the coming years." Lamont's administration was able to "push the legislation through after brokering a deal with the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe, which operate the Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mohegan Sun." The agreement allows the tribes as well as the Connecticut Lottery Corp. The state Senate "gave final approval to the legislation" late Tuesday night. ![]() Ned Lamont said that he "would sign a bill legalizing online wagering and sports betting," according to Joseph De Avila of the WALL STREET JOURNAL. Mohegan Sun resort will serve as one of the 15 approved retail sports betting sites statewide, including facilities in Hartford and Bridgeport GETTY IMAGESĬonnecticut Gov.
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