Connecticut Latest State to Approve Sweepstakes Banning Legislation

Connecticut approves bill banning sweepstakes gaming

Connecticut lawmakers have approved legislation which will lead to a ban on sweepstakes gaming in the state.   Senate Bill 1235 unanimously passed through the state’s House of Representatives with a vote of 146-0.   The bill now awaits Governor Ned Lamont’s signature to officially become state law. Should the legislation be signed by Lamont, it will come into effect from October 1, 2025.   The bill stipulated that “certain persons conducting swe…

Connecticut and Louisiana to ban online sweepstakes casinos

Connecticut and Louisiana are moving forward with sweeping measures to ban sweepstakes casinos, as both states’ legislatures have passed bills that now await gubernatorial approval. If signed into law, these bills would outlaw online platforms offering casino-style games that use virtual currencies and sweepstakes mechanics. In Connecticut, Senate Bill 1235 (SB 1235) received final approval on 3 June, passing unanimously in the Senate after the …

Connecticut Latest State to Approve Sweepstakes Banning Legislation

The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously approves SB 1235 The bill effectively bans dual-currency sweepstakes gaming in the state It needs to next be signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont (D) Connecticut lawmakers have put their final stamp of approval on a bill to prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes gaming in the Constitution State. The Connecticut House of Representatives yesterday unanimously approved SB 1235, a bill that includes swe…