State Representative Tony Scott, whose district includes part of Newtown, is touting passage of a bill legalizing and regulating sports betting and other forms of online wagering in Connecticut. He hopes the Senate also passed the bill so Connecticut can compete on a level playing field nationally.  The bill formalizes negotiations between the state of Connecticut, the state's two tribal nations and the Connecticut Lottery to update the state's gaming laws allowing fans to place bets on sporting events, as well as participate in other forms of online wagering.  Scott is a member of the Public Safety Committee, and was pleased they were able to find balance with regulations that protect consumers without placing too many limitations on the service.