Connecticut licenses Genius Sports to power new online sportsbook market

Official data, technology and commercial partner Genius Sports announced Thursday that it has been certified with the State Of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Affairs as an Online Gaming Service Provider. 

With this authorization, Genius Sports now operates in 17 U.S. states, powering official data, streaming, and marketing solutions for sportsbooks and lotteries. 

Online sports betting was legalized in Connecticut in May 2021, making the state the latest to authorize sports betting and begin operations. The state is expected to launch its online sportsbooks on October 7, ahead of NFL 5th week.

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We're proud to announce our 3rd U.S. sports betting license in September, expanding our reach to 17 states overall. More here: https://t.co/KYx7eFMOtC

— Genius Sports (@GeniusSports) September 30, 2021

Earlier this week, Connecticut’s federal officials confirmed that FanDuel and DraftKings will both be authorized to take retail bets at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino, respectively. Both temporary sportsbooks were inaugurated on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the properties, hosting Governor Ned Lamont. 

We are so excited that sports betting has finally come to Connecticut. Thank you to all who came out to the ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, the teams who made this possible, and to @GovNedLamont who placed his first bet on @ConnecticutSun! ☀️☀ pic.twitter.com/3XiBVu2AO3

— Mohegan Sun ☀️ (@MoheganSun) September 30, 2021

In an official press release, CEO of Genius Sports, Mark Locke, spoke about the newly granted license and said: “We are thrilled that Connecticut has awarded Genius Sports its inaugural online gaming service provider permit, allowing authorized sportsbooks access to our industry-leading solutions. There are an increasing number of U.S. states looking to provide their residents with the best quality fan experiences, while capturing the full value available to the state. Genius Sports welcomes the opportunity to work with states like Connecticut, using our official sports data-powered solutions to underpin their authorized sportsbooks.”