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CT SB00570

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

Connecticut Substitute Bill No. 570 - Gaming Expansion Summary

  • Authorizes the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Mohegan Tribe to operate one skin each for online sports wagering and online casino gaming outside Indian lands, with tribes paying 13.75% of gross sports wagering revenue and 18-20% of online casino gaming revenue to the state

  • Permits the Connecticut Lottery Corporation to operate retail sports wagering at up to 15 facilities statewide (none within 25 miles of Indian lands), one online sports wagering skin, keno through sales agents and online platforms, and online lottery ticket sales for draw games

  • Authorizes MMCT Venture, LLC (joint tribal venture) to conduct casino gaming at 171 Bridge Street in East Windsor and at a new facility in Bridgeport established through a development agreement with the city

  • Requires the state to pay each tribe 12.5% of gross gaming revenue from keno operations and transfers $137 million annually from gaming revenues to the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Fund for municipal grants

  • Sets minimum age of 21 for sports wagering and online casino gaming, requires geolocation verification for online platforms, and establishes regulatory oversight by the Department of Consumer Protection with effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

An Act Authorizing A Tribal Resort-casino In Bridgeport, Sports Wagering, Online Casino Gaming And Online Lottery.

Last Action

Moved to Foot of the Calendar, Senate

6/9/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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