AGS Interactive's U.S. iGaming Reach Expands to Connecticut
AGS Interactive has officially joined the Connecticut iGaming market by releasing three of its most popular games for players in the state. The launch introduces digital versions of Capital Gains, Blazing Luck, and Dragon Fa, expanding AGS's presence in regulated U.S. jurisdictions while supporting its plan to combine the success of land-based gaming with online adaptations.
The launch signals AGS’ sixth-regulated market in the US, following the company's entry into other major iGaming markets in North America. The new games have traditionally done well in both traditional casinos and online settings.
"Launching in Connecticut marks our sixth regulated US market, and we’re thrilled to extend our reach. It’s exciting to see local players in the state already enjoying Capital Gains, Blazing Luck, and Dragon Fa, and there’s more to come as we continue rolling out new titles. This expansion showcases our commitment to delivering top-tier slot experiences wherever players are,” said Zoe Ebling, VP of Interactive at AGS, told Sportsbook Review.
The move is part of AGS's ongoing digital growth, which is increasingly resembling its land-based gaming business. AGS has become a major supplier of classic slot games that appeal to old and new casino players while reaching many of the best real money online casinos.
This expansion is part of an extensive partnership between AGS and Caesars Entertainment. This relationship ensures that Caesars players will be the first to play some AGS games online.
Sweeping changes to iGaming framework
As AGS strengthens its digital presence in Connecticut, the state's legislature is also making news with its gaming rules. On May 22, the Connecticut Senate voted 36-0 to pass Senate Bill 1235, which wants to make sweepstakes casinos illegal.
These casinos often work in legal gray areas by offering fake gambling experiences as part of a promotional sweepstakes.
The state's General Law Committee wrote the law to stop unregulated gambling-like activities by making it illegal to run or promote sweepstakes or promotional drawings that use fake gambling devices or make it easier for people to bet on real or fake online casinos or sports.
The bill has a notable exception for grocery-related promotional sweepstakes that don't give away cash prizes. The House of Representatives will discuss SB 1235 more before the legislature ends on June 4.
These two simultaneous events in Connecticut - the launch of AGS and the tightening of iGaming regulations - show how the state's gaming scene is adapting. Lawmakers want to make it easier to tell the difference between legal and illegal gambling operations.
