{"id":111235,"date":"2019-08-06T07:08:03","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T14:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=111235"},"modified":"2019-08-06T12:58:18","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T19:58:18","slug":"connecticut-tribes-dismiss-bridgeport-casino-pitch-from-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/connecticut-tribes-dismiss-bridgeport-casino-pitch-from-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecticut Tribes Dismiss Bridgeport Casino Pitch From Governor, Committed to East Windsor Satellite"},"content":{"rendered":"
The two Connecticut tribes have rejected a gaming expansion proposal from Governor Ned Lamont (D) that would have allowed them to construct an integrated casino resort in Bridgeport, obtain sports betting rights, and potentially acquire the XL Center arena in the capital city of Hartford.<\/p>\n