With Lamont bullish on gambling expansion, the odds improve

The last time Gov. Ned Lamont and the tribal owners of Connecticut’s two casinos tried to reach a deal on sports betting and online gaming, the effort ended in acrimony.

But the gambling, economic and political environment is vastly changed.

For the first time, the administration is intent on putting forward a proposed framework rather than react to the legislature or tribal casino owners. And the focus is on making a deal with the tribes, not placating commercial competitors, such as MGM Resorts International.

Perhaps most significantly, Lamont also is dropping his opposition to so-called iGaming and is ready to emulate New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where the states’ gambling laws allow every adult the convenience of turning their smartphone, laptop or iPad into a virtual 24/7 casino.

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