Connecticut’s two tribal-state gaming compacts became legal on September 15 when they were published in the Federal Register after being approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said in a statement: “This critical step in the process of modernizing our gaming landscape here in Connecticut ensures that our state will have a competitive, nation-leading marketplace for wagering both in-person and online.”
He added, “In working collaboratively with the Mohegan Tribe, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Connecticut has crafted nation-leading legislation which will position our state as a leader in this space and will provide an elevated user experience for eligible residents.”
The tribes, including the Mohegans and the Mashantucket Pequots and the state still haven’t announced a firm date—although it will probably be in October‑to begin taking wagers. When they do they will offer sports betting and iGaming.
This requires approval by the state Department of Consumer Protection, which will be issuing supplier and vendor licenses to the Connecticut Lottery Corp., the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe . Previously the regulations for sports betting were approved by the Connecticut General Assembly’s Regulation Review Committee.
The Mohegans have partnered with FanDuel and the Pequots with DraftKings. The Connecticut Lottery, which will also offer sports betting has partnered with Rush Street Interactive.
