Online gambling and sports betting became legal in October 2021 under Public Act 21-23, through renegotiated tribal gaming compacts with the Mohegan Tribe and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Two tribal-operated online casinos operate via partnerships: DraftKings Casino (Mohegan Sun) and FanDuel Casino (Foxwoods). Connecticut Lottery operates sports betting with Rush Street Interactive. Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) regulates the activity in the state.
Tribal online casinos pay 18% GGR tax through 2026, increasing to 20% thereafter. Sports betting taxed at 13.75% of revenue. Tribes share revenue with state; $135 million annually allocated to Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Fund.
Online poker is technically legal but not currently offered by operators. Legislation to join Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) failed in 2025; issue to be revisited in 2026.
Minimum age: 21 for online casino/sports betting. Strong responsible gambling measures include self-exclusion program, time prompts, and spending notifications ($2,500+ threshold).
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