Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 226 - Gaming Policy, Regulation and Revenue
Section 12-578j. - Payment to state.

(a) Not later than June 30, 2019, MMCT Venture, LLC, as defined in subsection (a) of section 12-578f, shall pay to the state thirty million dollars for deposit in the General Fund. Such money shall be credited against any unpaid required payments pursuant to subsection (c) of section 12-578g for each month in which the casino gaming facility is conducting authorized games in such amount and manner as determined pursuant to an agreement between the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and MMCT Venture, LLC. No interest shall be charged.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the requirement to make a payment to the state pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall not be effective during the ten-year initial term that amendments to the Mashantucket Pequot procedures and to the Mashantucket Pequot memorandum of understanding with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, or a new compact with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, and amendments to the Mohegan compact and to the Mohegan memorandum of understanding with the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, or a new compact with the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, entered into pursuant to section 12-851 are effective, as described in subdivision (3) of subsection (b) of section 12-851.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2, S. 655; P.A. 21-23, S. 26.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2 effective October 31, 2017; P.A. 21-23 designated existing provisions as Subsec. (a) and added Subsec. (b) re when requirement to make payment not effective, effective July 1, 2021.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 12 - Taxation

Chapter 226 - Gaming Policy, Regulation and Revenue

Section 12-557 and 12-557a. - Establishment of commission; appointment; chairman; salary. Commission to be within Department of Revenue Services for administrative purposes only.

Section 12-557b. - Definitions.

Section 12-557c to 12-557e. - Department of Consumer Protection to work in cooperation with Gaming Policy Board. Gaming Policy Board: Members, staff support. Gaming Policy Board: Powers and duties.

Section 12-558. - Oath. Bond. Action by board.

Section 12-559. - Employees.

Section 12-560. - Bonding of employees.

Section 12-561. - Conflict of interest.

Section 12-562. - Enforcement. Regulations. Racing and jai alai meeting dates.

Section 12-563. - Adoption, publication and posting of regulations.

Section 12-563a. - Informational materials re programs for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic gamblers.

Section 12-564. - Annual reports. Studies.

Section 12-564a. - Monthly report re investigations and arrest data.

Section 12-565. - Powers of commissioner.

Section 12-565a. - Regulations on wagering on sporting events.

Section 12-566. - Record of proceedings to be public.

Section 12-567. - Organizational units.

Section 12-568. - Operation of lotteries. Lottery Fund. Participation in joint lottery games. Payment of prizes and compensation. Certification of balance in fund in excess of division needs. Unclaimed prize moneys to be used for educational purposes...

Section 12-568a. - Regulation of state lottery.

Section 12-569. - Breach of fiduciary responsibility by lottery sales agent.

Section 12-569a. - Lottery advertising.

Section 12-569b. - Settlement initiative program for delinquent lottery sales agents.

Section 12-570. - Forgery, counterfeiting or altering of tickets: Class A misdemeanor.

Section 12-570a. - Sale of an out-of-state lottery ticket: Class A misdemeanor.

Section 12-570b. - Suspension of sales of Powerball tickets.

Section 12-571. - Sale of off-track betting systems. Regulation of off-track betting systems.

Section 12-571a. - Twenty-four off-track betting branch facilities authorized. Simulcasting and other amenities. Location of facilities. State and municipal approval. Report.

Section 12-571b. - Moratorium on tele-track facilities.

Section 12-572. - Off-track betting facilities. Deposit of daily receipts. Distribution of sums in pari-mutuel pool. Contract disputes.

Section 12-572a. (Formerly Sec. 12-575a). - Municipal income from money wagered.

Section 12-572b. - Advance deposit wagers. Penalties.

Section 12-573. - Certification of balance in betting fund in excess of department needs. Transfer to General Fund.

Section 12-573a. - Operation of frontons.

Section 12-574. - Licensing.

Section 12-574a. - Town referendum on racing and fronton. Sunday operation for racing and jai alai events and off-track pari-mutuel betting on racing programs.

Section 12-574b. - Horse racing. Special Revenue Advisory Board established. Appointment.

Section 12-574c. - Licensing moratorium. Exceptions.

Section 12-574d. - Collection and testing of urine specimens from racing dogs. Regulations.

Section 12-575. - Pari-mutuel betting. Tax. Uncashed tickets. Payments to municipalities.

Section 12-575b. - Microchemistry Laboratory Fund established.

Section 12-575c. - Combination of pari-mutuel betting into single pool.

Section 12-576. - Presence of minors at gaming establishments; penalties. Licensing of minors. Payment of claims for winnings.

Section 12-577. - Audit of licensees.

Section 12-578. - Regulations governing registration and licenses. Fees. Criminal history records checks of applicants.

Section 12-578a. - Regulation of casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578aa and 12-578bb. - Fantasy contests. Gross receipts tax.

Section 12-578b. - Standards of operation and management for casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578c. - Licensing of gaming employee, nongaming vendor, gaming services and gaming affiliate.

Section 12-578d. - Presence of minors and employment of young adults at casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578e. - Assessment and payment of costs of regulating casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578f. - Authorization of MMCT Venture, LLC to operate casino gaming facility.

Section 12-578g. - Payments by MMCT Venture, LLC.

Section 12-578h. - Payments from municipal gaming account to municipalities.

Section 12-578i. - Advisory Council on Large Entertainment Venues.

Section 12-578j. - Payment to state.