Legal since October 2021 under Public Act 21-23. Connecticut runs a duopoly — only two online casinos operate: DraftKings (tied to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe / Foxwoods) and FanDuel (tied to the Mohegan Tribe / Mohegan Sun).
Authorized, but no Connecticut launch is listed by the state or the operators checked for this guide. DraftKings does run real-money poker in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania; that does not make it available in Connecticut. CT is not listed among the current MSIGA members.
Legal since October 2021. Three online sportsbooks operate — DraftKings, FanDuel, and the CT Lottery’s book (now Fanatics).
Legal and regulated under the 2021 framework. Connecticut DCP currently lists DraftKings for paid fantasy contests; fantasy contests with no entry fee may also be offered.
Pari-mutuel wagering is legal through off-track betting and online advance-deposit wagering, run by Sportech under the “Winners” brand. Connecticut has no live racetrack.
The state lottery is legal and, since July 2024, sells draw-game tickets and Keno online (iLottery).
Banned. Connecticut outlawed online sweepstakes casinos with Public Act 25-112, signed in June 2025 and effective October 1, 2025 — the second US state to ban them. Violations can be a felony.
In 2025 Connecticut banned online sweepstakes casinos (effective October 1) and rejected a bill to join a multi-state online poker compact — so regulated online poker still hasn’t launched. The online casino tax is set to rise from 18% to 20% around October 2026.
The Connecticut Lottery launched online sales of Keno and draw-game tickets, three years after iLottery was authorized.
Regulated online casino and mobile sports betting went live on October 19, 2021 (soft launch October 7), run by a duopoly: DraftKings via Foxwoods and FanDuel via Mohegan Sun, plus the CT Lottery’s sportsbook.
Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 21-23, legalizing online casino, mobile sports betting, online DFS, iLottery, and Keno, and amending the tribal gaming compacts — ending years of stalemate.
Lawmakers approved a jointly tribal-run commercial casino in East Windsor to compete with MGM Springfield across the Massachusetts line, but the project stalled and was ultimately dropped.
The Mohegan Tribe opened Mohegan Sun, which grew into one of the largest casinos in the US, alongside Foxwoods.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe opened Foxwoods Resort Casino under its tribal-state gaming compact — the foundation of Connecticut’s casino industry and, decades later, its online duopoly.
Online poker was authorized in Connecticut, but no Connecticut launch is listed by the state or the operators checked for this guide. The state’s online casino and sportsbook permissions should not be read as proof that a peer-to-peer poker room is operating.
DraftKings now has a US poker product. Michigan’s regulator confirmed its shared poker launch across Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in July 2026. That is a separate question from whether the product is available in Connecticut.
Connecticut is not listed among the current MSIGA member states. The compact allows approved operators to share liquidity, but joining it does not by itself launch a poker room. A Connecticut offering still needs the relevant approvals and an operator launch.
What this means: If online poker is your priority, Connecticut’s regulated market doesn’t offer it yet. The legal options are online casino (DraftKings, FanDuel) and sports betting — plus live poker at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.
Connecticut licenses online casino through DraftKings and FanDuel, and online sports betting through those two plus Fanatics. The review cards below may also include sites that accept Connecticut accounts; acceptance is not Connecticut licensing. Check the product and licence in each review.
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Casino games with a crypto welcome offer; payment limits depend on the coin and approval comes before transfer.
Five-state casino access, plus peer-to-peer Electric Poker in MI, NJ and PA.
Casino in five states, shared-wallet convenience and a separate three-state poker product.
Anonymous poker and casino; card fees and withdrawal approval matter.
Casino games with a crypto welcome offer; payment limits depend on the coin and approval comes before transfer.
Casino games with coin-specific banking; support handles account restrictions.
Casino-focused offering; coin-specific withdrawal fees and limits.
WPN poker with cash games and tournaments; withdrawal eligibility matters.
Poker, sports and casino; compare method-specific payment fees.
WPN poker; compare account rewards and withdrawal terms.
Anonymous poker and casino; card fees and withdrawal approval matter.
Poker, sports and casino; compare method-specific payment fees.
Five-state casino access, plus peer-to-peer Electric Poker in MI, NJ and PA.
Casino in five states, shared-wallet convenience and a separate three-state poker product.
Connecticut’s casinos are entirely tribal — there are no commercial casinos. The state is home to two of the largest casinos in the country: Foxwoods Resort Casino, opened by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in 1992, and Mohegan Sun, opened by the Mohegan Tribe in 1996.
These two tribes are the foundation of Connecticut’s entire gambling market. Under the 2021 grand bargain, each tribe backs one online operator — Foxwoods with DraftKings and Mohegan Sun with FanDuel — which is why the online casino market is a two-operator duopoly.
A long-discussed third, commercial casino in East Windsor — meant to compete with MGM Springfield across the Massachusetts border — was approved in 2017 but ultimately abandoned, leaving the two tribal resorts as the whole of Connecticut’s casino map.
Full CT Department of Consumer Protection oversight. Player funds are protected, games are tested, and geolocation and 21+ age checks apply. The DCP runs a voluntary self-exclusion program covering all legal CT gaming.
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun operate under tribal-state compacts with decades of regulatory history. Full in-person consumer protections apply.
No CT protection. Connecticut banned online sweepstakes casinos in 2025, and offshore sites offer no fund segregation or legal recourse. The regulated DraftKings and FanDuel apps are the safe options.
Connecticut is a safe, regulated market — just a small one. Online casino and sports betting are fully licensed by the DCP, and player funds are protected. The main gap is online poker, which is authorized but has no live operator.
Connecticut law requires every licensed operator to offer self-exclusion, deposit limits, and session controls. If gambling stops being fun — or if you're gambling to solve financial problems — free, confidential help is available 24/7.
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