Is online gambling legal in Connecticut?

Winnings are taxable income, with federal tax withheld at 24% on wins over $5,000 and state income tax of 3% to 6.99%. Legal sites must link to the Connecticut Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program.

Play only on sites licensed in Connecticut; those have to follow its player-protection rules.

Online sports betting is legal on sites licensed in Connecticut. Online casino is legal on sites licensed in Connecticut. Online poker is legal on sites licensed in Connecticut. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Connecticut.

The minimum age on record for gambling in Connecticut is 21+. The minimum legal age is 21 for online casino, sports betting, and land-based casinos. The age is 18 for lottery, keno, and daily fantasy sports.

Federal 24% on wins ≥$5,000; CT income tax 3%–6.99%.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: Gaming Division licence before depositing.

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: Gaming Division's website

Prominent operators in Connecticut

If a site isn't on the regulator's licensee register, ask the regulator before you play: an unlisted site is usually not licensed here (a register can lag behind a new licence). An unlicensed site is outside the regulator's supervision, so you cannot complain to the regulator about it.

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   1. Contact the Licensed Operator

   The first step for any dispute regarding wagers, payments, or account issues is to contact the customer support of the licensed operator (e.g., FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics) directly. Operators are required to have processes for resolving customer complaints.

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   2. File a Complaint with the Gaming Division

   If you are unable to resolve the issue with the operator, you can file a formal complaint with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division. The Division is the state regulator responsible for ensuring compliance and investigating player disputes.

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  DCP Licensing

  A legal site must be licensed and regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: Gaming Division. Look for the regulator's name or logo in the site's footer.

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  Official Tribal or Lottery Partner

  Legal online gambling sites must be the official partner of one of the three master license holders: the Mohegan Tribe (FanDuel), the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (DraftKings), or the CT Lottery (Fanatics Sportsbook).

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  Geolocation Check

  Licensed operators are required by law to use geolocation technology to ensure you are physically located within the state of Connecticut when placing wagers. The site or app will prompt you to verify your location.

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  Responsible Gaming Tools

  All legal sites must provide access to responsible gaming resources, including the Connecticut Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program and links to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.

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  Online poker is illegal in Connecticut.
  Reality

  This is false. Online poker was legalized along with online casinos and sports betting by Public Act 21-23 in 2021. However, no operators have launched a poker site because the state's small population makes it difficult to sustain a player pool without joining a multi-state compact.

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  Any big casino brand can get a license to operate in Connecticut.
  Reality

  This is incorrect. Connecticut's law grants exclusivity for online casino gaming to its two federally recognized tribes, the Mashantucket Pequot (Foxwoods) and the Mohegan (Mohegan Sun). The only legal online casinos are their partners, DraftKings and FanDuel.

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  My winnings from online gambling aren't taxed.
  Reality

  Gambling winnings are taxable income. In Connecticut, you are subject to federal tax (a 24% withholding rate on wins over $5,000) and state income tax, which ranges from 3% to 6.99%. Operators will issue a W-2G form for significant wins.