Connecticut Online Poker Bill Passes Senate, Awaits Governor’s Signature
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A Connecticut gambling expansion bill that includes online poker among several soon-to-be-authorized activities is only two steps away from becoming law after being passed by the state’s senate on Tuesday. House Bill 6451, which easily cleared that lower body on Monday, received a second overwhelming approval with Tuesday’s 28-6 Senate vote.
Online poker sites run by Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos could be available to the state’s players before the end of 2021. (Image: mohegansun.com)
The bill now moves to the desk of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, who has already said he will sign the measure into law. Lamont’s office led the state’s efforts to renegotiate its existing gambling compacts with the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes to legalize sports betting and most forms of casino-style gambling, including online poker.