Great news is coming from the Constitution State as their legislative panel has finally paved the path for expanded online poker adoption.
JUST IN: Connecticut legislative panel approves sports betting and iGaming regulations, leaving federal compact approval by the DOI as the only remaining step prior to launch https://t.co/5PD1BxRNDl
— Daniel Wallach (@WALLACHLEGAL) August 31, 2021
Regulation done, poker action about to begin
On the website of Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill stands:
“iGaming regulations are in full effect.”
Included in the online casino games section is what is called peer-to-peer gaming. What it actually meant by that is online poker though.
Summary of events that led to the adoption of online poker in Connecticut
Here is a quick summary of the events that led to the adoption of online poker in Connecticut:
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In mid-August Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s approval prompted Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection Michelle H. Seagull to send the regulations to the Legislation Regulation Review Committee (LRRC).
This agency approved the 84-page emergency regulation document on August 31st.
The final document includes every tiny requirement from license applicants and advertisers and is published online.
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New Online poker sites can already launch by the end of 2021
New US poker sites can apply now for a launch by the end of 2021, since the tribes are pushing to speed up the process.
So far three online poker sites have opened their doors in Connecticut and as being among the first operators in a new market is always of great interest, we expect many more to enter soon.
For a state by state US poker legislation analysis and if you want to know, which US poker laws apply in your state please check our Legal US Poker section for more in-depth information on the matter.
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