Connecticut Sports Betting

Yes! Sports betting has been legal in Connecticut since 2021.

Connecticut Sports Betting Key Takeaways

Here are some common facts to know about sports betting in Connecticut.

Latest Connecticut Sports Betting Updates:

• December 18: Fanatics Sportsbook launches its sports betting product in Connecticut.

Who Can Bet on Sports in Connecticut?

Sports bettors in Connecticut must meet the requirements below to legally participate in wagering in the state:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Use an approved sportsbook while being physically present in the state
• Verify your account and comply with the sportsbook's terms and conditions

Who Regulates Connecticut Gambling?

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) oversees all legalized gambling in Connecticut.

Details of the CT Sports Betting Bill

When looking at HB 347, the North Carolina sports betting bill, I have compiled important information for state bettors to know.

• 13.75% tax rate
• Up to three online sportsbooks are allowed to operate, leaving out many major sportsbooks from entering the state's betting market
• Every online operator is required to partner with a casino or legal governing body within CT
• Betting on all major sports markets except college sports teams in Connecticut is allowed
• Bettors must be 21+ to place wagers

How to Start Betting in Connecticut

You can always familiarize yourself with some basic steps so you are ready to go!

1. 1. Pick a Sportsbook
   I have tons of information on the operators listed on this page, such as Fanatics Sportsbook! Choose the CT sportsbook that best fits your needs.
   
   
2. 2. Sign Up
   This is pretty simple stuff: sign up with the CT sports betting site of your choosing by supplying your name, date of birth, address to verify location, and more. 
   
   
3. 3. Select Bonus & Use Promo Code (if applicable)
   This is where the fun starts. Choose a sports betting bonus and use one of our bonus codes to secure the offer (if applicable).
   
   
4. 4. Deposit Real Money
   Most new user offers will require a minimum deposit of some sort, so follow those instructions. 
   
   
5. 5. Bet!
   You're ready to participate in legalized online sports betting in Connecticut!

Connecticut Sports Betting Background

Connecticut sports bettors can legally bet on the New York Giants, the Jets, the Knicks and much more after Gov. Ned Lamont signed the state’s gaming compact legislation in May 2021.

The DraftKings Sportsbook at Foxwoods Resort Casino and the FanDuel Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun were formally approved by federal regulators when a renewed gaming compact between the state and the two partnering tribes was published in the Federal Registrar. The two massive casino resorts have spent months preparing in-person sportsbooks.

The gaming compact will allow the Pequot and the Mohegans to open and regulate retail sportsbooks at their Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos, respectively. The Mashantucket Pequots have partnered with DraftKings and the Mohegans with FanDuel. Additionally, the tribes agreed to pause plans for a new joint casino in East Windsor.

Sports betting has slowly gained traction since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban back in 2018, with Gov. Ned Lamont and his predecessor both attempting to reach agreements with the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes to no avail. In the wake of COVID-19 shutting down both casinos in Connecticut and the government falling into a budget deficit, both sides became more open toward a deal.

That relatively quick turnaround is all the more impressive considering Connecticut's prior multiyear impasse to strike an accord. Then earlier this year, Lamont, the state’s two gaming tribes and the Connecticut Lottery announced a groundbreaking deal to would make Connecticut the first competitive sports betting market in New England. This agreement allows for up to 15 retail sportsbook locations run through the Connecticut Lottery. 

The 2021 gaming bill prohibits the lottery from partnering with any sportsbook directly branded under an existing physical casino. That would seemingly exclude Caesars, BetMGM, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock and WynnBet. Like with the two tribal digital sportsbooks, eligible bettors age 21 and up who are physically located in Connecticut may place a mobile bet within state lines.

New Hampshire (DraftKings) and Rhode Island (William Hill, now Caesars) have de facto monopolies — and as sports betting bills still linger in Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine, Connecticut is New England’s first competitive market. Connecticut officials believe this compromise approach between competing gaming interests could be a model for the region and nation overall.

It's been a process getting sports betting to the goal line in Connecticut. Here are some of the important events along the way to legalization.

Click for Previous Connecticut Sports Betting Legalization Updates

Date	Legalization Update
December 2023	After a two year wait, a sportsbook has launched in Connecticut — Fanatics. As of mid-December, CT users now have access to a new online sports betting operator after only having the ability to use FanDuel, DraftKings, and SugarHouse for the last two years. Fanatics also had to replace SugarHouse to be eligible to launch in CT. SugarHouse ceases operations in Connecticut. On Dec. 11, SugarHouse closed their sportsbook in CT. Eligible bets made until 2/11/24 (the Super Bowl) will be honored. [Dec. 11]
October 2021	Online sports bettings goes live. The state’s first legal statewide mobile sportsbooks launched for all eligible bettors beginning 6 a.m. ET Oct. 19. [Connecticut Online Sports Betting Launches Statewide, Oct. 19] New mobile sportsbook launch date announced. Connecticut's new go-live date for mobile sports betting will be Oct. 19. [Online Launch Announced, Oct. 8] Connecticut sports betting launch for mobile sportsbooks delayed. Connecticut’s sports betting launch has been held up by a federal government delay. The state's Department of Consumer Protection was waiting for the federal government to publish a memorandum of understanding in the Federal Registrar, which didn’t come until Sept. 27. The DCP has not given a formal launch timeline but a lengthy delay beyond the initial Oct. 7 target date is not expected. [Connecticut Launch Delayed, Oct. 5]
September 2021	Connecticut sports betting launch for mobile sportsbooks delayed.  Connecticut state officials confirm Oct. 7 online sports betting launch. The state’s online sportsbooks will open Oct. 7, state officials confirmed with the Action Network. Connecticut’s 2021 sports betting law and accompanying tribal gaming compacts will allow three statewide mobile sportsbooks. The Mohegan (FanDuel) and Mashantucket Pequot (DraftKings) tribes can also open iGaming sites. [Officials Confirm Launch, Sept. 17] Connecticut’s first legal retail sportsbooks cleared the final major regulatory hurdle, allowing in-person betting to begin soon. The DraftKings sportsbook at Foxwoods Resort Casino and the FanDuel sportsbook at Mohegan Sun were formally approved by federal regulators when a renewed gaming compact between the state and the two partnering tribes was published in the Federal Registrar. [Sports Betting at Retail Sportsbooks Nears, Sept. 15]
August 2021	The CT legislature’s Regulation Review Committee approved temporary “emergency”  regulations. This will allow the state’s online sportsbooks operators to proceed with state licensing requirements. This process is expected to take between two-to-six weeks. [CT Update, Aug. 31] The Connecticut Lottery announces its partnership with Rush Street Interactive. The Connecticut Lottery has chosen its partner for its sports betting operations. Rush Street Interactive operates SugarHouse. [CT Lottery Announcement, Aug. 12]
July 2021	FanDuel announces partnership with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment for sports betting. DraftKings had already partnered with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, meaning FanDuel and DraftKings are likely not in the running to partner with Connecticut Lottery to provide mobile sports wagering. [DraftKings Press Release, FanDuel Press Release, July 7]
May 2021	Gov. Ned Lamont signs sports betting, online gaming bill. This establishes a system to legalize sports wagering and online gaming. [Gov. Tweet Announcement, May 27] The Senate passes sports betting bill, HB 6451. This bill received bipartisan support in the Senate and now moves on for Gov. Lamont to sign. [HB 6451, May 25] The House passes sports betting bill, HB 6451. This bill received bipartisan support and moves to the Senate in hopes of passing there. [HB 6451, May 20]
April 2021	Cut off for sports betting platforms to submit qualifications to CT Lottery. Sports betting providers have until April 23 at 3 p.m. to file their response to the Connecticut Lottery Corporation’s request for qualifications and capabilities from experienced sports betting providers. This is in anticipation of legalization. [CLC Request, April 23]
March 2021	Gov. Ned Lamont and the Mashantucket Pequot tribe announced they’ve finalized a gaming agreement. This was a huge hurdle for lawmakers and this groundbreaking agreement paves the way for Connecticut online sports betting to move through the legalization process seamlessly. [CT Online Sports Betting Cleared, March 18]
February 2021	Gov. Ned Lamont announced in his budget address that he’s working to legalize both sports betting and online gaming. He said he’s working with the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes to expand upon their current gaming agreements. [Budget Address, Feb. 11]

Alternatives to Online Sports Betting in Connecticut

In addition to online sports betting in Connecticut, you can participate in the following alternatives:

Retail Sports Betting

Bettors can head over to Mohegan Sun and the Foxwoods Resort Casino to place their wagers on FanDuel and DraftKings, respectively. 

Daily Fantasy Sports

CT regulators ensure that DFS apps in Connecticut are partnered with one of the few available partners mentioned above.

Some available DFS apps include DraftKings DFS, FanDuel DFS, and Yahoo Fantasy Sports.

Horse Betting

Horse betting is legal in CT; fans can place horse betting wagers on TVG, TwinSpires, and BUSR along with in-person bets at OTB locations.

Lottery

The lottery is fully legal and regulated in the state of Connecticut to people aged 18+ who are residents, visitors, and tourists.

Connecticut's online sportsbooks went live almost two years ago on Oct. 19.

Connecticut’s 2021 sports betting law and accompanying tribal gaming compacts has allowed three statewide mobile sportsbooks. The Mohegan (FanDuel) and Mashantucket Pequot (DraftKings) tribes can also open iGaming sites.

The Connecticut Lottery can open an online sportsbook, as well as up to 15 retail books across the state. The state lottery is now partnered with Fanatics Betting and Gaming, which offered betting in CT under the Fanatics Sportsbook name as of December 2023. The retail books will be at 10 Sportech sites in Hartford, Manchester, Milford, New Britain, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury and Windsor Locks. Five other sites, which includes another location in Hartford and one in Bridgeport, will be announced in the future.

Fanatics Sportsbook

Fanatics Sportsbook is now live in Connecticut! The sports retail giant made a splash in 2023 by acquiring PointsBet and launching in many states in the US. Connecticut is one of their recent additions after becoming the state's official betting partner.

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo

Bet and Get up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets!

Fanatics Promo Code

No promo code required!

Action Network Score

9.8/10. See our Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code for more in-depth information about Fanatics and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

Terms & Conditions

Must be 21+. GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO/IL/KS/KY/MD/OH/MI/NC/NJ/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800)-327-5050 or http://gamblinghelplinema.org (MA), Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), (888) 789-7777 or http://ccpg.org (CT), or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), or www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), or morethanagame.nc.gov (NC), or 1800gambler.net (WV)

FanDuel

FanDuel became one of the first sportsbooks to launch in Connecticut. Read on to learn about its current welcome offer!

FanDuel Promo

No promo offer is available at this time.

FanDuel Promo Code

No promo code required!

Action Network Score

9.6/10. See our FanDuel Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about FanDuel and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

New players only, 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AZ, CT, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, PA, OH, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY only. Full T&C apply.

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DraftKings

DraftKings joined FanDuel as the first legal online betting operators in Connecticut. The leading sportsbook is partnered the Mashantucket Pequots in CT.

DraftKings Promo

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DraftKings Promo Code

No promo code required!

Action Network Score

9.2/10. See our DraftKings Promo Code and review for more in-depth information about DraftKings and step-by-step instructions on how to sign up.

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Latest Sports News in Connecticut:

• The New York Mets secured a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, with Jeff McNeil hitting a decisive single in the 10th inning. McNeil's hit, which fell after Ramón Laureano overran the ball, drove in José Iglesias for the game-winning run. This victory marked the Mets' fourth consecutive win, moving them to within a half-game of the Braves for the NL's top wild card spot.
• The Boston Red Sox faced a tough loss against the Colorado Rockies, falling 20-7 after allowing four home runs, including a grand slam. Despite Jarren Duran's solo home run and Rafael Devers' three hits, Boston's four errors led to six unearned runs. Pitcher Nick Pivetta struggled, conceding eight runs in less than three innings. The game featured a brief altercation between Reese McGuire and Cal Quantrill, but no ejections followed. Following the loss, Boston announced a three-year contract extension for manager Alex Cora.

What to Keep an Eye on:

• The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets continue their four-game divisional series on this evening. The Braves will start Charlie Morton, while the Mets will have Kodai Senga on the mound. The Mets currently lead the season series 4-3.
• The New York Yankees visit the Boston Red Sox to start a three-game series, continuing their storied AL East rivalry. The Yankees recently struggled, being swept by the Mets, while the Red Sox suffered a heavy loss to the Rockies. Boston leads the season series 4-2, having won two out of three in their last matchup.

Pro Sports Teams

Connecticut does not have a men's professional sports franchise. The state used to have an NHL team, the Hartford Whalers, but the franchise would move to North Carolina in 1997. Connecticut does field a WNBA franchise, its lone professional sports team. However, bettors here tend to follow the odds for major New England teams, such as the Yankees or the Red Sox.

MLB Betting in Connecticut

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox missed the postseason after going 78-84 last season. The manager is Alex Cora and the Red Sox play their home games at the iconic Fenway Park.

Red Sox Odds

MLB betting information:

• How to Bet on Baseball Guide

MLB Game Odds: Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees

Below is a selection of odds for the upcoming MLB game: Updated July 27, 2024 - Odds Provided by BetMGM - Subject to Change

WNBA Betting in Connecticut

Connecticut Sun

The Connecticut Sun are coming off a 27-13 season and a semifinals appearance with high hopes of making another deep playoff run and ultimately winning the WNBA Finals in 2024 under head coach Stephanie White at Mohegan Sun Arena.

College Sports Teams

College Football Betting in Connecticut

Connecticut Huskies Football 

The Huskies continued their struggles after finishing last season with a 3-9 record under Jim L. Mora. UConn football hosts home games at the Rentschler Field.

Huskies Odds

Recommended resources to help you bet on college football in Connecticut:

• College Football Betting Tips for Profitability
• College Football Betting Tips on Fading the Public
• Check out our expert team with College Football Picks and real-time College Football Odds

College Basketball Betting in Connecticut

Connecticut Huskies Men's Basketball

The Connecticut Huskies, led by head coach Dan Hurley, will aim for a three peat after winning the last two NCAA Tournaments. UConn plays their home games at the Gampel Pavilion.

Huskies Odds

Yale Bulldogs Men's Basketball

Yale finished with a 23-10 record and Second Round NCAA Tournament appearance last season. James Jones coaches the team and they play home games at Payne Whitney Gymnasium.

Bulldogs Odds

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Men's Basketball

Central Connecticut State finished with a 12-18 record last season. The Blue Devils play their home games at the William H. Detrick Gymnasium and are coached by Patrick Sellers.

Blue Devils Odds

Hartford Hawks Men's Basketball

Hartford finished 5-23 last season, its worst record in over two decades. The Hawks are led by coach Aaron Toomey and play their home games at Chase Arena.

Hawks Odds

Fairfield Stags Men's Basketball

Fairfield finished 24-13 last season, which was their best record since 2011. The Stags are led by head coach Chris Casey and play home games at Alumni Hall on campus.

Stags Odds

Quinnipiac Bobcats Men's Basketball

Quinnipiac went 24-10 last season under their newest head coach, Tom Pecora. The Bobcats play home games at TD Bank Sports Center on campus.

Bobcats Odds

Sacred Heart Pioneers Men's Basketball

The Pioneers went .500 last season (16-16) but managed to have a 10-6 record in the NEC Conference. Sacred Heart plays its home games at the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center and are coached by Anthony Latina.

Pioneers Odds

Recommended resources to help you bet smartly on college basketball in Connecticut:

• How to Bet on College Basketball
• Trends to Know Before Betting Conference Tournaments

Other Events

The Travelers Championship

The Travelers Championship is held at TPC River Highlands and has taken place since 1952. The course stretches across 6,844 yards with a par of 70. It is normally held in June.

Learn more about the available sportsbooks and promo codes in Connecticut:

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code | DraftKings Promo Code | FanDuel Promo Code 

If you or someone is in need, contact the Connecticut Problem Gambling Helpline: Call 1-888-789-7777 or Text CTGAMB to 53342 

• Must be 21 years or older
• Learn about Connecticut's Self-Exclusion Program