Hartford In a recorded State of the State address, Gov. Ned Lamont expressed support Wednesday for the legalization of sports betting and online gaming, saying he looks forward to working with the state’s two casino-owning tribes “to modernize gaming in our state.”
After the online release of the speech, delivered on the opening day of the 2021 legislative session, Lamont’s spokesman indicated the governor had nothing more to say about his stance on gaming.
“The administration has held multiple discussions with both tribes and those discussions will continue,” Max Reiss, the spokesman, wrote in an email. “The conversations have been constructive and respectful. The administration has nothing further to add .