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The detrimental rise of youth online gambling

With the accessibility of digital platforms, an increasing number of youths are being drawn into online gambling. SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. - Story by Mia Santiago South Windsor High School This intriguing news story delves into the escalating concerns surrounding youth involvement in online gambling. With the accessibility of digital platforms, an…

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Could teens be gambling despite restrictions?

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - Story by Spencer Peterson, Hall High School When many people think about gambling they think of casinos, slot machines, and Las Vegas, But as we move further into the digital age, the way people gamble is changing. As online gambling continues to grow, we see that more people have access to gambling consistently throughout…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 May 2023

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Tribes diversify away from casinos following pandemic

Tribal leaders and business experts say the pandemic has been a sign that tribal governments with casinos can't depend solely on slot machines to support the future. MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut for three months in 2020, its owners, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, had to…

Industry ・ 27 February 2023

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Foxwoods to expand casino with new project

The largest resort casino in the Northeast is growing even larger with new additions set to be open in the summer of 2023. LEDYARD, Conn. - Foxwoods Resort Casino is expanding even bigger in southeastern Connecticut, with the announcement of a brand new $85 million casino project on the property. Foxwoods, which is owned and operated by the…

Land-based ・ 21 December 2022

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New High Stakes Bingo Hall opens at Foxwoods Resort Casino in CT

LEDYARD, Conn. - Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrated the opening of the resort casino's new High Stakes Bingo Hall Wednesday morning. The new offering will provide higher-stakes bingo games and expanded prize pools for guests and bingo lovers. "We couldn't be more excited to open our new High Stakes Bingo Hall at Foxwoods. You're standing in a 2200…

Bingo ・ 16 December 2022

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CT Lottery sales terminals currently down

ROCKY HILL, Conn. - The Connecticut Lottery gaming system is back up and running, according to officials. Lottery officials said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that the problem had been resolved. "Players may now resume purchasing and cashing their tickets at their nearest retailer. We apologize for any inconvenience." Wednesday morning, they…

Lottery ・ 22 June 2022

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Gambling can be an addiction as well

Within the last few years, younger and younger teens have been reported to have gambling addictions. CROMWELL, Conn. - Story by Kasey Schultz Gambling activates the brain's reward system in almost the same way drugs do. That's why it's so easy for teens to become addicted. Katie Kirch, a Clinical Supervisor for the Bettor Choice program at…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 June 2022

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$3.8 million won in Slot Jackpot at Mohegan Sun

It's been nearly 20 years since someone won a jackpot close to this amount. MONTVILLE, Conn. - A guest at Mohegan Sun won $3.4 million at one of the casino's most popular games, IGT's Wheel of Fortune on April 4, just after midnight. It's been nearly 20 years since someone won a jackpot close to this amount. The previous high mark was on Oct. 2003,…

Winnings ・ 13 April 2022

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Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Connecticut, Worth 185 Million

Someone had a very lucky Valentines Day as one winning Powerball ticket was sold in Connecticut, and it's worth $185 million. Lottery officials made the confirmation Tuesday morning that one Powerball ticket, worth some 185 million dollars was sold to someone in Connecticut. It's one of the biggest jackpots ever won by someone in the state. The…

Lottery ・ 15 February 2022