The XL Center is already home to University of Connecticut basketball and the Hartford Wolf Pack. Now, it’s also a place to place your bets.
The new gambling lounge held its official grand opening on Monday to celebrate the state-of-the-art facility.
Gov. Ned Lamont wasted no time in placing the first bet — $10 on the Giants.
“I think we’re going to take out the 49ers,” he said. “They have been losing for years, but I saw that last half after the game, and I think it’s going to be a turnaround. And this is fun, how about some fun. That’s what I love, right here in Hartford.”
