§ 12-854 — Connecticut Lottery Corporation operation of retail sports wagering facilities.

(a) Pursuant to a license issued under section 12-853, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation may operate not more than fifteen retail sports wagering facilities in the state. The corporation (1) shall develop new facilities, or enter into an agreement with a state entity or a business entity to act as a sports wagering retailer at facilities in the cities of Bridgeport and Hartford, and (2) may enter into one or more other agreements, which may include an agreement or agreements with the off-track betting system licensee to act as a sports wagering retailer. (b) Prior to the corporation contracting with any person or entity to act as a sports wagering retailer, the person or entity shall obtain a sports wagering retailer license pursuant to section 12-856 . (c) Any retail sports wagering conducted under an agreement under subsection (a) of this section, shall be conducted pursuant to sections 12-855 to 12-865 , inclusive. (d) Any agreement to conduct retail sports wagering pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall expire upon the expiration of any new compact or amendment, or renewal thereof, entered into pursuant to section 12-851 .

Legislative History

(P.A. 21-23, S. 5.) History: P.A. 21-23 effective July 1, 2021.