A bill seeking to legalize sports betting in Connecticut has gained momentum in the state legislature after receiving the support of both the Connecticut Lottery Corp. (CT Lottery) and tribal casino operator Mashantucket Pequot Tribe.

The Hartford Courant reported the Connecticut held a public hearing on expanded gambling in the state that basically touched all forms of gambling—from sports betting to online and commercial casinos.

The hearing comes at a time when the U.S. Supreme Court (SC) is reviewing a challenge to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, which essentially bars states from enacting laws that permit and regulate sports wagering.

Lawmakers believe that Connecticut must put “everything in place” in the event that the High Tribunal decides to lift the federal ban on sports betting.