MGM Sues Over Federal Approval of Tribal Casino Deal
MGM Resorts filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the federal approval of a deal that would allow Connecticut’s two Indian tribes to open a third casino in the state.
Lamont Pushes Tribes to Move Third CT Casino to Hartford
Gov. Ned Lamont wants the state’s two federally recognized Native American tribes to move their proposed third casino from East Windsor to downtown Hartford.
Lawmakers Announce Deal for Bridgeport Casino
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from around the state announced Wednesday they’ve crafted a wide-ranging compromise bill they hope could lead to a tribal casino in Bridgeport and legalized sports betting.
Could Bridgeport Casino Make Special Session Appearance?
There’s still a chance that a wide-ranging deal on expanded gambling in Connecticut, one that could possibly include sports betting, internet gambling and a Bridgeport casino, could be reached in the coming months
Bridgeport Tribal Casino Fails in Legislature’s Final Hours
Despite last-minute efforts, state lawmakers did not pass a bill to authorize a tribal casino in Bridgeport before the five-month regular session ended Wednesday night.
Tribes, Bridgeport Deep in Negotiations About Potential Bridgeport Casino
Connecticut’s two Native American tribes and the city of Bridgeport are negotiating over a potential third tribal casino to be located somewhere in the city.
Conn. Casino Slots Revenue Down in March, Mass. Casino Revenue Up
Connecticut’s two resort casinos experienced yet another month of declining slot machine revenues in March, bringing their losing streak to nine months. At the same time, the MGM Springfield casino just across the state line in Massachusetts saw a substantial increase in all types of gaming revenue.
Report: East Windsor Casino Plan Still Faces Zoning Lawsuit
An East Windsor casino proposed by the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes may now have the go-ahead from the federal government, but it still faces a lawsuit from an abutter before the proposal advances any further.
Bridgeport Casino Plan Advances in General Assembly
A proposal to build a casino in Bridgeport passed a key milestone in the state legislature yesterday.
Tribes, Lawmakers Spar over Bridgeport Casino
A daylong discussion of proposed gaming legislation rekindled a regional rift Tuesday, at times pitting southeastern Connecticut lawmakers against their counterparts from the Bridgeport area.
Symposium Talks Up MGM’s Casino Plans for Bridgeport
The fate of a bill that could bring a new casino to the state is uncertain, but MGM Resorts International wants to keep its Bridgeport-based project on people’s minds.
Lawmakers Roll Out Open-Bidding Bill for a Bridgeport Casino
Lawmakers led by the Bridgeport delegation introduced a bill Thursday to form a Connecticut Gaming Commission and create competitive bidding for a resort-casino license, formally launching this year’s fight in one of the state’s most divisive issues.
Lamont Approached Tribes to Consider Development in Bridgeport
Gov. Ned Lamont has asked the chairmen for the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to consider some kind of development in Bridgeport.
