Kevin Rennie has the scoop once again:

Republican state chairman George Gallo has conferred with Schlesinger and is concerned about the implications of the brewing gambling scandal. Schlesinger confirmed to Gallo that he gambled under the name Alan Gold because he wanted to accrue points on his “Wampum card” at the Foxwoods casino operated by the Mahantucket Pequots.

According to Gallo, who sounds like he is ready to force Schlesinger from the ticket and find a replacement, “Our mistake is that we only vetted candidates using their real names, not aliases.”

Who the replacement will be is anyone's guess, but it will obviously have to be a stronger candidate than Schlesinger, otherwise it would make no sense for the Republicans to make this move.

Either that or they'll just clear the field, allowing Republicans to vote for Sen. Lieberman (Lieberman-CT) in November.

Remember, Shays suggested that the Republican party cross-endorse Lieberman back in February.

Update: Regardless of the Republicans' plans, it doesn't sound like Schlesinger will go easily, if at all, according to Mark Pazniokas:

"I am not going to let this bother me," said Schlesinger, who described himself as a recreational blackjack player. "I am going to continue in the race."...

Under no circumstances will he withdraw, Schlesinger said. "I have done nothing wrong," he said.

And as Gabe notes, there is no way for Rell and Gallo to force Schlesinger off the ballot. He would need to withdraw voluntarily.