Connecticut Lottery

Fanatics Betting & Gaming Launches Retail and Online Sports Betting in Connecticut

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

WALLINGFORD, Conn., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform, soft launched retail and online sports betting today in Connecticut.

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  • WALLINGFORD, Conn., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform, soft launched retail and online sports betting today in Connecticut.
  • The Fanatics Sportsbook now serves as the Connecticut Lottery Corporation’s (CLC) exclusive sports betting partner for mobile and retail channels.
  • Sports fans in Connecticut will be able to download the Fanatics Sportsbook on iOS and Android or visit any of ten retail sports betting locations to begin their Fanatics experience.
  • Fanatics Betting and Gaming will upgrade the ten CT Lottery run retail locations in Connecticut with new signage, enhanced odds screens and brand-new self-service betting kiosks from Suzohapp.

Connecticut Lottery Corporation Announces Partnership with Fanatics Betting & Gaming

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Friday, December 1, 2023

WALLINGFORD, Conn., Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) today announced Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc, a global digital sports platform, as its new sports betting partner in the state of Connecticut.

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  • WALLINGFORD, Conn., Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) today announced Fanatics Betting and Gaming, a subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc, a global digital sports platform, as its new sports betting partner in the state of Connecticut.
  • The Fanatics Sportsbook will serve as the CLC’s exclusive sports betting provider for mobile and retail channels.
  • “We have been impressed with the Fanatics team, their aggressive entry into the US sports betting market, and we are excited to see how they redefine the sports betting customer experience here in Connecticut.
  • “We are excited to be working with the CLC to bring the Fanatics Sportsbook to customers in Connecticut,” said Ari Borod, Chief Business Officer.

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. and The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to Wind Down Partnership

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Monday, March 27, 2023

CHICAGO and ROCKY HILL, Conn., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”) and the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (the “CLC”) today announced the joint plan to wind down their online and in-person sports betting partnership in Connecticut.

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  • CHICAGO and ROCKY HILL, Conn., March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) (“RSI”) and the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (the “CLC”) today announced the joint plan to wind down their online and in-person sports betting partnership in Connecticut.
  • The CLC will begin the process of pursing a new operator through a request for proposals in the coming days.
  • RSI will continue to operate online and in-person sports betting in Connecticut on behalf of the CLC until a replacement is selected.
  • RSI and the CLC currently expect to transition the existing sports betting operations during the second half of 2023.

Arooga's® Grille House & Sports Bar Partners with PlaySugarHouse for Sportsbook at Their Shelton, Connecticut Location

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrisburg, Pa based restaurant group Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar announced today that their Shelton, Connecticut franchise location has teamed up with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to launch their new retail sportsbook PlaySugarHouse, a sports wagering platform from Rush Street Interactive. This will be the first location of the brand to offer sports betting, which will operate within the Arooga's location.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrisburg, Pa based restaurant group Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar announced today that their Shelton, Connecticut franchise location has teamed up with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to launch their new retail sportsbook PlaySugarHouse, a sports wagering platform from Rush Street Interactive.
  • This will be the first location of the brand to offer sports betting, which will operate within the Arooga's location.
  • The new PlaySugarHouse sportsbook is projected to open in December of 2022 after renovations are complete and all necessary licensing is in place.
  • "We are thrilled to really step up our sports bar game and offer this exciting experience to our guests," said Gary Huether, Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar parent company owner and President.

Ohio Woman Wins Big On Her Phone With$1M Powerball Ticket on Jackpocket

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

CLEVELAND, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Jackpocket, the leading third-party app in the U.S. to provide a secure way to order official state lottery tickets, announced its largest single winner in the state of Ohio. A woman in Cleveland won a record $1 million on June 8 after ordering $6 in Powerball tickets on the Jackpocket lottery app.

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  • A woman in Cleveland won a record $1 million on June 8 after ordering $6 in Powerball tickets on the Jackpocket lottery app.
  • I'm not believing that this is real,'" said Vennetta, recalling how she was expecting just a $12 or $18 win.
  • Vennetta has been playing the lottery occasionally with Jackpocket since October, when she first downloaded the app onto her phone.
  • Since Jackpocket has been available in Ohio, players there have won over $4 million to date on the app.

Rush Street Interactive Awarded iGaming Operator Of The Year For North America At Gaming Intelligence Awards 2021

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI") has been named iGaming Operator of the Year for North America at the Gaming Intelligence Awards 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI") has been named iGaming Operator of the Year for North America at the Gaming Intelligence Awards 2021.
  • The Gaming Intelligence Award isn't the only global recognition RSI has recently received, being awarded 'Sportsbook of the Year' at the SBC Latinoamrica Awards 2021 last month.
  • RSI is also shortlisted for 'Casino Operator of the Year,' 'Social Operator of the Year' and 'Leader of the Year' at the SBC Awards North America to be held in early December.
  • Founded in 2012 in Chicago by gaming industry veterans, RSI was named the 2020 Global Gaming Awards Digital Operator of the Year and the 2021 EGR North America Awards Casino Operator of the Year, Customer Services Operator of the Year and Social Gaming Operator of the Year.

Rush Street Interactive Selected to Operate Online Sports Betting in New York State

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (RSI or the Company), a leading online sports betting and casino company in the United States, today announced that it was selected by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to operate online and mobile sports betting in New York.

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  • Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (RSI or the Company), a leading online sports betting and casino company in the United States, today announced that it was selected by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to operate online and mobile sports betting in New York.
  • New York is a crown jewel market with more than 20 million residents which, upon launch, will become the largest online sports betting market in the United States.
  • Upon launch of its online sportsbook in New York, RSI will be one of only three companies with online gaming market access to all three states.
  • RSI offers, through its proprietary online gaming platform, some of the most popular online casino games and sports betting options in the United States.

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation and Rush Street Interactive Launch The PlaySugarHouse Retail Sportsbook  

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Monday, October 25, 2021

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) (RSI) and Sportech today announced the launch of in-person sports betting at the first of 15 PlaySugarHouse retail sportsbooks in Connecticut.

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  • The Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) (RSI) and Sportech today announced the launch of in-person sports betting at the first of 15 PlaySugarHouse retail sportsbooks in Connecticut.
  • This has been a long time coming for Connecticut players, and were honored to be the only statewide retail operator, said Greg Smith, President and CEO, Connecticut Lottery Corporation.
  • We are thrilled to roll out the PlaySugarHouse retail sportsbooks in the state of Connecticut alongside the Connecticut Lottery and Sportech, said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI.
  • The Connecticut Lottery and RSI are authorized to operate up to 15 PlaySugarHouse retail sports wagering locations, most of which will be within an approximately 30-minute drive for most Connecticut residents.

PlaySugarHouse Online Sportsbook to Launch Statewide in Connecticut on October 19

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Monday, October 18, 2021

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (RSI), a leading online sports betting and casino company in the United States, today announced the statewide launch of the PlaySugarHouse online sportsbook in Connecticut.

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  • Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) (RSI), a leading online sports betting and casino company in the United States, today announced the statewide launch of the PlaySugarHouse online sportsbook in Connecticut.
  • The PlaySugarHouse online sportsbook features thousands of betting options on professional and collegiate leagues, games, and players, including spreads, moneylines, props, futures, same game parlays, and more.
  • We are very pleased to formally launch our award-winning online sportsbook across Connecticut following a smooth and successful trial period that demonstrated the safety and reliability of our platform, said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI.
  • The CT PlaySugarHouse platform performed flawlessly during soft launch thanks to our partners at Rush Street Interactive.

PlaySugarHouse Soft Launches Online Sportsbook With the Connecticut Lottery

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) (RSI), a leading online sports betting and casino company in the United States, today announced the soft launch of the PlaySugarHouse online sportsbook in Connecticut.

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  • Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) (RSI), a leading online sports betting and casino company in the United States, today announced the soft launch of the PlaySugarHouse online sportsbook in Connecticut.
  • We are thrilled to begin the much-anticipated launch of the PlaySugarHouse online sportsbook with the Connecticut Lottery and bring our award-winning product to players in Connecticut, said Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of RSI.
  • PlaySugarHouse is the official sportsbook partner of the Connecticut Lottery.
  • RSI is also active internationally, offering its online casino and sportsbook in the regulated gaming market of Colombia on RushBet.co .