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SB 1464

AN ACT CONCERNING SPORTS WAGERING AND MULTIJURISDICTIONAL INTERNET GAMING.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Scott

SB 1464 legalizes sports wagering and allows Connecticut to join multistate internet gaming compacts, expanding gambling options while generating state tax revenue.

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Bill Summary · SB 1464

Legislative bill overview

SB 1464 authorizes Connecticut to establish a regulated framework for sports wagering and permits participation in multijurisdictional internet gaming compacts with other states. The bill would allow licensed operators to offer sports betting both in-person and online, while also enabling Connecticut residents to access approved gaming platforms across state lines through interstate agreements.

Why is this important

This legislation could generate significant tax revenue for Connecticut while creating a controlled alternative to illegal gambling markets. It also positions Connecticut to compete economically with neighboring states that have already legalized sports betting, potentially capturing revenue that currently flows out of state or into unlicensed operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Problem gambling concerns: Expanded access to online sports betting and gaming may increase addiction rates and associated social costs, despite regulatory safeguards
  • Tax revenue distribution: Uncertainty about how gambling tax revenue will be allocated (education, treatment programs, general fund) and whether projected revenues materialize
  • Tribal gaming rights: Potential conflicts with Connecticut's federally recognized tribal nations regarding gaming compacts and revenue sharing under existing agreements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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