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Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling annual conference comes as legal mobile sports betting begins

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Ian Pickus
Published October 20, 2021 at 12:10 PM EDT
The Rivers Sportsbook opened with 14 kiosks.
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The Rivers Sportsbook opened with 14 kiosks in Schenectady.

This week, legal mobile sports betting officially began in Connecticut, the latest state to expand sports wagering. And it comes as Mohegan Sun casino marks its 25th anniversary this weekend.

At the same time, the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling is hosting its 18th annual conference. We spoke with Paul Tarbox, the organization’s manager of advocacy and communications.
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Ian Pickus
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