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Connecticut sports betting bill moves to Governor Lamont
Connecticut’s “An Act Concerning Gaming” bill has been sent to Governor Ned Lamont after being approved by the House and the Senate on May 4 and 6, respectively.
The bill aims to limit gambling advertising in college athletic locations and on platforms managed by higher education institutions, with operators additionally required to provide a customer service mobile number instead of relying only on chat and messaging systems.
The bill states:
“The bill prohibits advertising keno, online lottery ticket sales, or fantasy contests (when the ad is only about one or a combination of these types of gaming) as part of a television show primarily aimed at people under age 18. This is determined using a nationally recognized voluntary television content rating system that helps parents understand program content. The bill also applies to any advertising, marketing, or promotional campaign interspersed between these types of programs.”
Additionally, if passed, the measure will order a study on the effects of prediction markets on Connecticut’s residents, including advertisements targeting under-21s, problem gambling issues, and the impact of such markets on tribes’ revenues, which must be completed by February 1, 2027.
The Governor has 15 days to decide on the bill, as he can either sign or veto it, but if no action is taken, then the bill will automatically become law.
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