Connecticut Gaming Expansion ‘Wildly Successful,’ But Concerns Arise About Problem Gambling

Connecticut started Igaming and Sports Betting last fall, and in the first few months, Gamblers spent more than $ 2 billion in sports betting alone. Council Cathen Senator (left)

Last month, the Public Security Commission of the Connecticut Congress was held, discussing the potential adverse effects of recent gambling expansion of sports betting and egaming. The committee is currently investigating the spread of the problem gambling in the state.

Gambling expansion was approved last May and betting began in October. By December 31, Sportsbetters bet 2. 1 billion dollars in a retail sportsbook operated by online, Mojigans, Foxwoods, and Connecticut Rotary. According to the Connecticut State Conservation Bureau, about 85 % of the betting was online.

According to Dia n-Good, the Gambling Council of Connecticut, the Gambling survey was "great" in interviews with Heartford Coolant. About 15 years ago, there was a law that I had to do gambling research every 10 years, but I did not study every 14 years. Many things have changed in 14 years. ... we believe it is important to understand the current state of gambling and what is happening to people. "

Senator Kathy Osten, the c o-chair of the committee, also agree. In response to GGB News, she said in the 2017 game survey, "I didn't have any funds. This year, I would like to go ahead of the gaming survey and add some. Is it easy to use the program to be able to access.

Up and Running

Despite these concerns, Osten rated that "this expansion was a great success."

"He said. After the session last June, it is now in operation." The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has built bricks and mortar for sportsbooks. Mojigan Sun will be completed this month. The lottery has 11 of the 15 facilities. "

Osten's district is home to casinos for both tribes and he has consistently supported widespread tribal gambling for many years. "I believe sports betting and online betting are moving in the right direction. "We may have to modify access to payment programs that are used instead of cash, such as PayPal."

Regarding payment methods, Osten called the law "excessively regulated. The law allows only one credit card. PayPal is considered a credit card, but many people use other methods, such as cards that are debited directly from their checking accounts."

Such payments are "not recognized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau." This is one item we would like to consider to allow forms of payment that people are using that are becoming more common now. Electronic payments are becoming more and more productive. "

Fantasy sports, which were legalized last year, may also need to be adjusted, Osten said.

Helpline Calls Spike

Osten is not unaware of the concerns that widespread access to gambling brings. A report from the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling said that since online gambling began in Connecticut, calls to its hotline have skyrocketed. Since the launch of sports betting and online gambling, help calls have increased by more than fourfold.

"Not only have we had more calls, but we've had more chats. Before, when we thought of gambling addiction, we thought of little old ladies at slot machines. Now it's guys in their 20s. We've seen an uptick in conversations and emails."

According to Osten, the Pequots and Mohegan tribes "each year" allocate $500, 000 to fund problem gambling programs. "Under the bill, the lottery provides $2. 5 million for problem gambling. Part of that goes to the problem gambling hotline."

The hotline may need more funding, Osten said.

Osten expects the study will be finished by the start of the next legislative session. "It was a success to expand it right away. "People seem to enjoy it, and now we're dealing with the consequences of increased play."

Osten's district is home to casinos for both tribes and has consistently supported widespread tribal gaming over the years. "I believe sports betting and online betting are moving in the right direction. "We may have to modify access to payment programs that are used instead of cash, such as PayPal."

Lottery Milestone

Regarding payment methods, Osten called the law "excessively regulated. The law allows only one credit card. PayPal is considered a credit card, but many people use other methods, such as cards that are directly debited from a checking account."

Such payments are "not recognized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau." This is one of the items we want to consider to allow forms of payment that people are using that are becoming more common now. Electronic payments are becoming more and more productive. "

Fantasy sports, which were legalized last year, may also need to be adjusted, Osten said.

Connecticut Lottery Corporation Milestones

Osten is not unaware of the concerns that widespread access to gambling raises. A report from the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling says that since online gambling began in Connecticut, calls to the hotline have skyrocketed. Since the start of sports betting and online gambling, help calls have increased... more than fourfold.

"Not only have we had more calls, but we've had more chats. Before, when you thought of gambling addiction, you thought of a little old lady at a slot machine. Now it's a guy in his 20s. We're seeing an uptick in conversations and texts."

The Pequots and Mohegan tribes "each year," Osten said, allocate $500, 000 to fund problem gambling programs. "Under the bill, the lottery provides $2. 5 million for problem gambling. Part of that goes to the problem gambling hotline."

The hotline may need more funding, Osten said.

Osten expects the study will be finished by the start of the next legislative session. "It was a success to expand it right away. "People seem to enjoy it, and now we're dealing with the consequences of the increased play."

Osten's district is home to both tribes' casinos and has consistently supported widespread tribal gaming over the years. "I believe sports betting and online betting are moving in the right direction. "We may have to modify access to payment programs that are used instead of cash, such as PayPal."

Regarding payment methods, Osten called the law "excessively regulated. The law allows only one credit card. PayPal is considered a credit card, but many people use other methods, such as cards that are directly debited from a checking account."

Such payments are "not recognized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau." This is one of the items we want to consider to allow forms of payment that people are using that are becoming more common now. Electronic payments are becoming more and more productive. "

Fantasy sports, which were legalized last year, may also need to be adjusted, Osten said.

Osten is not unaware of the concerns that widespread access to gambling raises. A report from the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling says that since online gambling began in Connecticut, calls to the hotline have skyrocketed. Since the start of sports betting and online gambling, help calls have increased... more than fourfold.

"Not only are we getting more calls, but we're getting more chats. Before, when you thought of gambling addiction, you thought of a little old lady at a slot machine. Now it's a guy in his 20s. We're seeing an uptick in conversations and texts."

The Pequotts ​​and Mohegan tribes "each year," Osten said, allocate $500, 000 to fund problem gambling programs. "Under the bill, the lottery provides $2. 5 million for problem gambling. Part of that goes to the problem gambling hotline."

The hotline may need more funding, Osten said.

Osten expects the study will be finished by the start of the next legislative session. "It was a success to expand it so quickly. "People seem to enjoy it, and now we're dealing with the consequences of increased play."

Good, on the other hand, said that the issue was expanding rapidly than expected. "I didn't expect it to increase so quickly." Normally, it takes time for a problematic player to hit a rock and raise his hand, but some people lose everything on the weekend. People lose all property. The speed was shocking for me. " "

Connecticut Lottery Co., Ltd. (CLC) celebrates its golden anniversary this week to commemorate 50 years from the first day of lottery sales. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the CLC, Governor Ned-Ramont has declared "Connecticut Lottery Day" today in Connecticut. CLC will continue to celebrate the anniversary throughout the year in a series of commemorative games, promotions, marketing campaigns and special events that emphasize the "50 years of victory".

"The lottery has brought profits to everyone in Connecticut, which is a billions returned to general funds. ・ Thanks to all the past and all the people of the present, we generate our income for the state, and the lottery and sportsbating business. It is in a good position to continue our mission to grow.

The lottery of Connecticut is a slate of this week's commemorative game in the first $ 20 point point fast play "50 Anniversary Gold" game, which has the highest prize of $ 200. 000. The 50th Anniversary Ticket Family, which consists of games of $ 1, $ 2, $ 5, and $ 10, will be released in the next few weeks.

Connecticut Lotary Corporation has launched tickets on February 15, 1972, contributing to more than $ 10 billion to state general resources. In October 2021, CLC added online and retail sports betting to the product lineup through the Playugarhouse Sports Book. Connecticut Lotary is currently developing nine sportsbooks in the state, planning to open six more locations in the future. < SPAN>, on the other hand, said that the problem was expanding rapidly than expected. "I didn't expect it to increase so quickly." Normally, it takes time for a problematic player to hit a rock and raise his hand, but some people lose everything on the weekend. People lose all property. The speed was shocking for me. " "

Connecticut Lottery Co., Ltd. (CLC) celebrates its golden anniversary this week to commemorate 50 years from the first day of lottery sales. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the CLC, Governor Ned-Ramont has declared "Connecticut Lottery Day" today in Connecticut. CLC will continue to celebrate the anniversary throughout the year in a series of commemorative games, promotions, marketing campaigns and special events that emphasize the "50 years of victory".

"The lottery has brought profits to everyone in Connecticut, which is a billions returned to general funds. ・ Thanks to all the past and all the people of the present, we generate our income for the state, and the lottery and sportsbating business. It is in a good position to continue our mission to grow.

The lottery of Connecticut is a slate of this week's commemorative game in the first $ 20 point point fast play "50 Anniversary Gold" game, which has the highest prize of $ 200. 000. The 50th Anniversary Ticket Family, which consists of games of $ 1, $ 2, $ 5, and $ 10, will be released in the next few weeks.

Connecticut Lotary Corporation has launched tickets on February 15, 1972, contributing to more than $ 10 billion to state general resources. In October 2021, CLC added online and retail sports betting to the product lineup through the Playugarhouse Sports Book. Connecticut Lotary is currently developing nine sportsbooks in the state, planning to open six more locations in the future. Good, on the other hand, said that the issue was expanding rapidly than expected. "I didn't expect it to increase so quickly." Normally, it takes time for a problematic player to hit a rock and raise his hand, but some people lose everything on the weekend. People lose all property. The speed was shocking for me. " "

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Connecticut Lottery Co., Ltd. (CLC) celebrates its golden anniversary this week to commemorate 50 years from the first day of lottery sales. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the CLC, Governor Ned-Ramont has declared "Connecticut Lottery Day" today in Connecticut. CLC will continue to celebrate the anniversary throughout the year in a series of commemorative games, promotions, marketing campaigns and special events that emphasize the "50 years of victory".