That’s approximately how much money has been wagered in Connecticut since retail sports betting became legal here on Sept. 30, 2021, followed by online sports gambling about two weeks later.
In the three years since, the state has had its share of wins and losses. The losses have included unexpectedly having to change the vendor operating its retail and online sports-betting operations; the abrupt closing of a retail betting venue; and the rough first year for its sportsbook at the XL Center in downtown Hartford.
As for the wins, well, like anything surrounding gambling, it’s all about the money. And the financial numbers suggest the state has done quite well to this point.
