Connecticut Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Connecticut. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Connecticut. Connecticut legalized online gaming, including DFS, in 2021.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
RESTRICTEDThe minimum gambling age in Connecticut is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gambling.
Casino Minimum Age
21+ for casinos/sports betting; 18+ for lottery
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor; venues face license revocation.
Minimum Gambling Age
18-21 depending on type
Online Casinos & Poker
LEGALConnecticut legalized online casino gambling and poker in 2021 through a compact with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes, regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection under Public Act 21-29.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of authorized online gambling software is legal.
Licensed Platforms
Sale and operation of online casino and poker services are restricted to tribal operators under the compact.
Penalties
Unlicensed operation is a Class D felony under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-278.
Minimum Age
21 years and older.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Connecticut has not yet been verified. In June 2025, the House passed a bill to restrict online gambling advertising and the use of credit cards for funding accounts.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Connecticut as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. No significant changes to social gambling laws in recent years.
Home Game Rules
Legal for social games without a rake
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Taking a rake converts it to illegal gambling.
Age Requirements
Varies, typically 18+
Sports Betting
RESTRICTEDSports betting is legal with restrictions in Connecticut. Sports betting launched in October 2021.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Connecticut launched sports betting in October 2021 under Public Act 21-23. Online/mobile and retail available through two operators: FanDuel (partnered with Mohegan Sun) and DraftKings (partnered with Mashantucket Pequot/Foxwoods). The market is limited to these two tribal partnerships.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide through FanDuel and DraftKings only. Retail sportsbooks at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Operator tax rate: 13.75%.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
21+