Connecticut guv signs casino bill; New Bedford residents approve casino proposal

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has signed the bill on Monday that will allow the first casino in the state to be built on non-tribal land.

Connecticut’s two federally recognized tribes— the Mashantucket Pequots and the Mohegans— can now issue a request for proposals from municipalities expressing their interest to host the new casino, which is intended to compete from gaming facilities in neighboring states like Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Representatives for both tribes have previously said that the potential venue for the casino would most likely be located along Interstate 91 in the north-central part of Connecticut.

The request for proposals is now to be posted on the official website of the Department of Consumer Protection for interested host communities’ review.