Connecticut Sports Betting and Gambling
In 2021, HB 6451 was passed into law, making Connecticut the sixth state to legalize licensed online casinos in the US.
In addition to online casino games, Connecticut's gambling laws legalize online poker sites, online sports gambling, interactive keno, daily fantasy sports, and online lottery sales within the state's borders. The gambling law also allows persons at least 21 years old to sign up for online casinos and sportsbooks.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division oversees the online casino gaming industry and sports betting industry.
Sports Betting in Connecticut
Connecticut state laws allow both online and in-person sports betting. As long as you're 21 or older and within state lines, you can bet at any of Connecticut online sports gambling sites, including Fanduel, DraftKings, and Sugar House. The legal age for participating in daily fantasy sports is 18 years old.
Sports betting is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division. CT sports betting licenses provide permission only for ten years, and the state taxes revenue from the licensees at 13.75%. In-person sports betting is available at the Mohegan Sports Casino (operated in partnership with Fanduel SportsBook), Foxwoods Resort Casino (in collaboration with DraftKings), or any other of the eight retail locations sponsored by the Connecticut Lottery in partnership with PlaySugar House.
Connecticut Online Casinos
Online casinos are legal in Connecticut. In 2021, HB 6451 was passed into law, making Connecticut the seventh State to legalize licensed online casinos in the US. it allows any person at least 21 years old to sign up for online casinos and sportsbooks.
In addition to online casino games, Connecticut's gambling laws also legalize online poker sites, Connecticut online sports gambling, interactive keno, daily fantasy sports, and online lottery sales within the state's borders.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division oversees the online casino gaming industry. It has the authority to issue different types of licenses permitting online gaming and retail sports wagering in Connecticut.
