Connecticut Lottery Opens Bidding Process For New Sports Betting Partner

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) as it seeks a new sports betting partner.

The 38-page Request For Proposals announcement was made just two weeks after Rush Street Interactive announced plans to end its sports betting partnership with the Connecticut Lottery. This means that the successful bidder will likely need to provide a sports betting platform for both online and retail sportsbooks in Connecticut. The new license holder will also be required to provide a new Daily Fantasy Sports platform.

In the RFP, the lottery said:

“In order to effectuate a smooth transition of the online channel, the Successful Proposer must work collaboratively with the current Operator to import all player Data into its System and to create a messaging and marketing plan to address the transition period from current System to the Successful Proposer’s System.”

The winning bidder will hold a license for an initial period of eight years with a renewal option for a further five years.

Jenny Tang

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