Connecticut proposes bill to join Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement
Senate Bill 1,464 would allow the Constitution State to join interstate agreements for peer-to-peer casino games such as online poker
Connecticut has proposed new legislation which would allow the state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).
Senate Bill 1,464 was introduced last week by Representative Tony Scott and has since been referred to the state senate’s Joint Committee, with a public hearing scheduled for March 12.
Per the MSIGA, Connecticut will be able to enter into agreements with other US states and Tribal gaming communities to provide peer-to-peer casino games, namely online poker, and share player liquidity.
This would allow the Constitution State to offer online poker via agreements with other jurisdictions, with players in the state able to compete against players in other eligible markets.
With Connecticut being the 29th largest US state with a population of 3.7 million people, entering into the MSIGA would provide the necessary player pool for the state to offer competitive online poker.
As the two operators within the state, DraftKings and FanDuel would provide the platforms for online poker. Despite having passed online poker legislation, there are no live online poker operations in Connecticut at the time of writing.
DraftKings exists as the online casino partner for Foxwoods Casino, while FanDuel is the mobile sportsbook partner for Mohegan Sun.
Other participating MSIGA states include Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
Pennsylvania also opened talks to join the agreement back in October 2024.
Other changes proposed by SB 1,464 include maximum sports wagers for online sports betting, although the actual limit hasn’t yet been specified.
The legislation will also make it mandatory for Connecticut licensees to display responsible gambling information prominently across every platform.
Operators would have to provide a toll-free number to a gambling helpline, issue notifications that show the time spent on a gambling platform, as well as give options for players to take voluntary breaks during gaming sessions.
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) would be responsible for implementing the proposed changes.
The Commissioner of Consumer Protection would be authorized to establish new regulatory standards for online gaming operators and sports wagering retailers, as well as emergency powers to make new rule changes if necessary.
Should the bill successfully pass through the senate, the new changes would come into effect from July 1, 2025.