Connecticut has a diversified gaming industry. It includes full-service tribal casinos, retail and mobile sports betting, mobile and off-track racing, a state lottery, and online casino games. There is also social and charitable gaming available in Connecticut, as well as daily fantasy sports contests.
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Tribal casinos in Connecticut
Casinos are legal on tribal lands. Two full-scale casino resorts with all the typical games available operate in the state. These include slots, video poker, and table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Sportsbooks, race books, bingo, poker rooms, and live keno are also available.
An online casino is available through Mohegan Sun. It offers many of the same games available at its live casino. Players must be 21 years of age or older to play casino games or bet on sports.
The legalization of casinos in Connecticut required one of the most interesting paths in the industry’s history. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe created casino nights using table games at its Foxwoods Casino property, located on its reservation. At the time, Connecticut allowed charities to have Las Vegas nights for fundraising purposes. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, tribes may have the same forms of gambling legal in the state.
Lawmakers in Connecticut challenged this belief and eventually repealed the Las Vegas night part of the state’s charitable gaming law. However, the tribes eventually came to an agreement with the state to permit the game to remain.
Slots were eventually added to Connecticut casinos, with a 25% tax rate going to the state. Mohegan Sun also opened a casino on its land under the same rules.
Foxwoods Resort Casino – 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT
There are more than 3,500 slot and video poker machines, 300 table games, a DraftKings Sportsbook, a race book, a poker room, a bingo hall and live keno at Foxwood Resort Casino. The resort is home to over two dozen dining options, multiple accommodation options, family entertainment, and a spa.
Mohegan Sun – 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Montville, CT
Mohegan Sun offers almost 4,000 slot and video poker machines, 300 table games, a FanDuel Sportsbook, race book, and a poker room. The property has almost 50 dining options, two hotel towers, family entertainment, a pool & spa, and a golf course.
Connecticut sports betting
Sportsbooks are legal in Connecticut, including retail and mobile. PlaySugarHouse is the official sports betting operations partner for the Connecticut Lottery. DraftKings is partnered with Foxwoods Resort and FanDuel with Mohegan Sun.
Retail sports betting is available at Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar, Winners OTB, and Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar locations. Self-service kiosks are available at these locations.
Mobile apps allow bettors to sign up, deposit, and place bets. Must be within state lines to place bets. Sports bettors must be 21 years of age or older.
Online gambling in Connecticut
Online casinos and poker rooms are approved by gaming regulators. However, no poker site has launched in Connecticut. Players must be 21 years of age or older and within state lines. Residency is not required. Mohegan Sun and DraftKings currently operate the only two real money online casino websites. Games include slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, Three Card Stud, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Sweepstakes contests are also allowed in the state.
Greyhound and horse racing in Connecticut
In 1976, live greyhound racing began in Connecticut. However, there has not been an active greyhound track in the state since 2005. A bill has recently been proposed to ban greyhound racing and wagering, including simulcast feeds from outside the state. Live horse racing is also legal in Connecticut, but no track has ever operated in the state.
Off-track betting on horse racing, greyhound racing, and jai alai is available at retail locations and on mobile. Mobile betting is available to Connecticut residents only. Bettors must be 18 years of age or older.
Off-track betting locations
Bobby V’s Restaurants are family-friendly. However, bettors must be at least 21 years of age. Winners Sports Haven locations are restricted to guests 21 years or older.
- Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – Stamford
- Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar – Windsor Locks
- Winners locations:
- Hartford
- Manchester
- Milford
- New Britain
- New Haven
- Norwalk
- Waterbury
Connecticut state lottery
There is a Connecticut state lottery. Games include Lotto!, Cash5, Play3 with wild ball, Play4 with wild ball, Keno, and scratch games. Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lucky for Life are multistate lottery drawings. Tickets are available at over 2,800 locations across the state. Lottery players must be at least 18 years of age. Sports betting operations are also regulated by the Connecticut Lottery.
Connecticut Gambling FAQs
Are casinos legal in the state of Connecticut?
Yes. There are two tribal casinos in Connecticut.
What is the minimum age to gamble in Connecticut casinos?
Players must be at least 21 years of age to play at Connecticut casinos.
What types of games are allowed at Connecticut casinos?
Tribal casinos are permitted to have slots, video poker, table games, sports betting, poker rooms, and bingo.
Are sportsbooks legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Retail and mobile sportsbooks are legal in Connecticut.
Is mobile sports betting legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Wagers may be placed online or on approved mobile apps. Sports bettors must be at least 21 years of age.
Are online casino games legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Online casino games are available to players 21 years of age and older in Connecticut.
What online gambling options are available in Connecticut?
Available online gambling options in Connecticut include daily fantasy sports contests, sports betting, online casino games, and sweepstakes games.
Are live horse races held in Connecticut?
No. While horse racing is legal in Connecticut, no horse racetrack has ever operated in the state.
Can you bet on horse races in Connecticut?
Yes. Wagers on horse races may be placed at off-track betting parlors and approved mobile apps.
What is the minimum age to wager on horse races in Connecticut?
Horse bettors must be at least 18 years of age.
Are live greyhound races held in Connecticut?
No. Greyhound racing is still permitted in Connecticut, but the last greyhound racetrack stopped operations in 2005.
Can you bet on greyhound races in Connecticut?
Yes. Wagers on greyhound races may be placed at off-track betting parlors and approved mobile apps.
What is the minimum age to wager on greyhound races in Connecticut?
Simulcast greyhound bettors must be at least 18 years of age.
Does Connecticut have a state lottery?
Yes. In Connecticut, lottery games include lotto drawings, keno, and scratch-off tickets.
How old must you be to play lotto games in Connecticut?
Lottery games are restricted to players 18 years of age and older in Connecticut.
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Last Updated on September 20, 2023 by Kristina Mehaffey