He also acknowledged this week is not the time for that conversation. Lamont is opposed.īutler said online gambling would be welcome right now. The administration is willing to support the legalization of sports betting and cutting a deal with the tribes that would give them rights to a sports book at their casinos and a share of the online book statewide. The tribes want all forms of online gambling, including the ability to turn every smartphone, tablet and computer into a virtual casino.
The casino closed Tuesday for the first time since it opened 28 years ago.
