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Connecticut committee advances sweepstakes gaming bill by 22-0 vote

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Connecticut’s Senate General Law Committee passed SB 1235 by 22-0, according to the report. The proposed bill would prohibit certain sweepstakes or promotional-drawing participation in simulated online casino gaming or sports wagering, and also addresses lottery ticket resales, courier services and other gaming rules.

The bill could restrict sweepstakes operators’ ability to offer casino-style gaming or sports wagering in Connecticut.

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Connecticut lawmakers advance bill to ban sweepstakes casinos

Connecticut's SB 1235 advanced to the state Senate after the Legislative Commissioners’ Office reported it favourably, following unanimous committee votes. The proposed bill would prohibit online sweepstakes casinos, lottery ticket resales and ticket courier services; the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection recommended the legislation.

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