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Online Gambling in Connecticut

Connecticut runs a tightly limited online gambling market tied to its two tribal nations: DraftKings (Foxwoods) and FanDuel (Mohegan Sun) for casino, plus Fanatics for sports. Sweepstakes casinos were banned in October 2025.

What's legal in Connecticut?

Connecticut legalized online casino and online sports betting in 2021 (HB 6451) under a tribal compact, regulated by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). Players must be 21+. Market access is capped: only two casino operators and three sportsbooks. Horse racing is legal at 18+. Online poker is not offered, and sweepstakes casinos were banned in October 2025.

Sports Betting and Casino Bonuses for Gamblers in Connecticut

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agamble.com editors’ verdict

For sports betting, FanDuel‘s Bet $5, Get $350 is the standout — the bonus is guaranteed (not win-dependent) for just $5 a day across a week, with a low entry and a 7-day expiry on each drop. BetRivers’ 2nd Chance Bet up to $500 is the better fit if you’d rather make one larger first wager with a loss-refund safety net.

For casino, FanDuel Casino’s 500 spins + $40 is simpler with lighter terms.

For the horses, AmWager‘s 100% match up to $50 (code AMWAGER) is the racing pick.

Best for a new customer in Connecticut: FanDuel — one account covers both the $350 sports offer and the casino spins, at the lowest barrier to entry. For pure casino value, PlayStar’s $500 match edges ahead.

Online casinos in Connecticut

Just two real-money online casinos are licensed, each tied to a tribal nation. 21+. Casino revenue is taxed at 18%, rising to 20% in October 2026.

  1. DraftKings Casino Foxwoods / Mashantucket Pequot
  2. FanDuel Casino Mohegan Sun

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Legal sportsbook apps in Connecticut

Three DCP-licensed online sportsbooks. 21+. Sports betting is taxed at 13.75%.

  1. DraftKings Sportsbook Foxwoods
  2. FanDuel Sportsbook Mohegan Sun
  3. Fanatics Sportsbook Connecticut Lottery

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Horse racing betting in Connecticut

Pari-mutuel ADW betting is legal at 18+ through licensed providers. AmWager leads on track count and rebates.

  1. AmWager 100% up to $50 · code AMWAGER
  2. TwinSpires
  3. TVG
  4. NYRA Bets

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Prediction markets in Connecticut

Contested. Prediction-market platforms such as Kalshi operate under federal CFTC oversight, but they’re not licensed by Connecticut’s DCP and their state status is unsettled.

Sweepstakes casinos in Connecticut

Banned. Public Act 25-112 (Senate Bill 1235), signed by Gov. Lamont on 12 June 2025 and effective 1 October 2025, bans dual-currency sweepstakes casinos. Operating or promoting one is a Class D felony (up to 5 years and $5,000). Mega Bonanza, McLuck, Pulsz, Funrize and NoLimitCoins are geo-blocked from CT.

Gold-Coin-only social casinos (no prizes) remain legal.

Connecticut online gambling: timeline & outlook

  • 2021 · HB 6451 ratifies the tribal compact; online casino + sports betting launch October.
  • 2025 · SB 1235 bans sweepstakes casinos (signed June, effective Oct 1) as a Class D felony.
  • 2026 · Online casino tax scheduled to rise from 18% to 20% in October.
  • 2027 (proj.) · Stable two-operator market; little appetite to expand operators or add online poker.
  • 2028 (proj.) · Growth limited by small population; focus on retention and cross-border players.
What to expect

The 2027–2028 outlook

Connecticut’s market is deliberately small and unlikely to widen.

Online casinoCapped at two tribal operators; tax rises to 20% in Oct 2026. No new entrants expected.
Online pokerNot offered and not on the agenda.
SweepstakesBanned since Oct 2025; the ban passed unanimously and won’t reverse.
Prediction marketsUnlicensed by the state; future tied to federal CFTC outcomes.

Connecticut gambling FAQ

Is online casino legal in Connecticut?

Yes, since October 2021 — but only two operators are licensed: DraftKings (Foxwoods) and FanDuel (Mohegan Sun). 21+.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Connecticut?

No. Public Act 25-112 banned dual-currency sweepstakes casinos effective October 1, 2025, making them a Class D felony. Gold-Coin-only social casinos remain legal.

Is online poker legal in Connecticut?

No. Connecticut’s compact covers online casino and sports betting; dedicated online poker is not offered.

Is horse racing betting legal in Connecticut?

Yes, at 18+, through licensed pari-mutuel ADW providers including AmWager and TwinSpires.

What's the gambling tax in Connecticut?

Online casino revenue is taxed at 18% (rising to 20% in October 2026); online sports betting at 13.75%.

Nearby states

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