A Connecticut House bill proposes to authorize in-flight sports wagering for flights originating or landing in the state, but faces legal challenges due to federal restrictions. The bill, while facing an uphill battle, highlights the trend of integrating gambling into everyday activities and comes amidst broader efforts in Connecticut to expand and regulate sports betting.
A Connecticut House bill proposes to legalize in-flight sports wagering for flights originating or landing in the state. However, the bill, introduced by Rep. Christopher Rosario (D), faces an uphill battle due to federal law prohibiting real-money sports betting on airplanes. Despite this legal hurdle, the proposal highlights the growing trend of integrating gambling into everyday activities, even in unconventional settings.
The bill suggests allocating 1% of in-flight sports betting revenue towards public education.This initiative comes amidst a broader push in Connecticut to expand and regulate sports betting. Rep. Tony Scott has proposed legalizing bets on in-state college teams, aiming to prevent residents from traveling to neighboring states like New York or Massachusetts to wager on schools like UConn. Other proposed legislation includes requiring two-way wagering in all markets, allowing customers to bet on both outcomes of events, and establishing betting opt-outs for those who wish to avoid gambling.Additionally, lawmakers are proposing measures to enhance consumer protection within the sports betting industry, such as requiring sportsbooks to rectify known errors before events commence and imposing a maximum hold percentage for operators. These efforts demonstrate Connecticut's commitment to balancing the potential benefits of expanded gambling with the need for responsible and ethical practices
IN-FLIGHT SPORTS BETTING CONNECTICUT LEGISLATION FEDERAL LAW SPORTS BETTING REGULATION CONSUMER PROTECTION
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