Connecticut Sports Betting
Legal online sports betting has finally made its way to the Constitution State!
On October 19th, 2021, Connecticut online sports betting became a reality. The launch of three legal online sportsbooks in the state was the end result of the activity being formally legalized in May 2021.
Connecticut’s path to legalizing sports betting was unique, but in the end, the state’s bettors get three sportsbooks to choose from and the state’s two influential tribes and the state lottery each get sportsbook licenses.
Connecticut has already been a popular destination for regulated gaming at brick & mortar establishments, but now sports betting fans can seamlessly register for an online account legally and begin placing their sports bets!
What does the legal Connecticut online sports betting atmosphere look like? Will there only be three licenses going forward? What requirements and conditions must sports bettors within the southern New England state meet in order to legally sign-up for an online sports betting account?
Below are the answers to these questions and more.
Connecticut Sportsbooks
Three sportsbooks currently operate in Connecticut:
DraftKings Sportsbook Connecticut
DraftKings’ partnered with the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation to gain entry to the Connecticut market. The Pequot tribe operates Foxwoods, an expansive casino in the northwestern part of the state. The partnership includes an online sportsbook and a large retail sportsbook at Foxwoods.
The land-based Foxwoods property is enormous. It includes roughly 6,200 slot machines, 17 different table games (spread out across 380 total tables — including a very large poker room), a high-stakes bingo hall, plus all the luxury amenities that residents and tourists alike have come to expect from top-tier casinos.
Fanatics Sportsbook Connecticut (formerly SugarHouse Sportsbook CT)
Fanatics Sportsbook has replaced SugarHouse as the official sportsbook partner of the Connecticut Lottery. The new sportsbook launched in December 2023 with a new user bonus, offering Connecticut residents Sign Up & Get $50 in Bonus Bets + 10 Profit Boost Tokens!
FanDuel Sportsbook Connecticut
FanDuel partnered with the Mohegan tribe to gain access to the Connecticut market. This partnership is both online and retail, so bettors in CT can use the FanDuel app statewide or visit the FanDuel Sportsbook at the Mohegan Sun casino.
FanDuel Sportsbook CT offers all the wager types and markets that customers have come to expect from the brand, top-notch customer service, secure deposit and withdrawal methods, plus a wide range of bonuses and promotions.
Connecticut Online Sports Betting Markets
Here are some (but not all) of the sporting events (markets) that individuals 21 and over who are located in CT can wager on:
- Football (NFL and NCAA)
- Basketball (NBA and NCAA)
- Baseball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Lacrosse
- Cricket
- Boxing
- MMA
- Ice Hockey
- Olympic Sports
- Motorsports
- Darts
- Cycling
- And many more depending on the sportsbook and time of year
Connecticut Sportsbooks Bet Types
The list of sports wager types is equally impressive as the array of sports offered by sportsbooks in Connecticut:
- Straight Bets
- Moneyline
- Totals (Over/Under)
- Teasers
- Futures
- Parlays (including same-game parlay)
- In-Game (live betting)
- Prop bets (including player prop bets)
Connecticut Sportsbook Banking Options
The three sportsbooks in Connecticut offer most, if not all, of the following banking options:
- Online Banking – Log in to your bank through your favorite sportsbook and easily make deposits or withdrawals. To ensure security, the sportsbook never has access to your banking information.
- Major Debit & Credit Cards – All three CT sportsbooks accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. If you are using a credit card, you will need to check with the card issuer to verify any additional “cash advance” fees. There are typically no transaction fees associated with major debit cards.
- Play+ Prepaid Card – The Play+ network is extremely popular in the United States, and you can use this card to create an account and make a deposit with your preferred sportsbook.
- PayNearMe – Deposit with cash at a participating retailer in CT. When selecting this option, the sportsbook will provide you with a barcode that you can scan or print. You can then take the barcode to stores like 7-Eleven and Walgreens to deposit the cash there, which will generally show up in your account in about 15 minutes.
- VIP Preferred/eCheck – Once you have a VIP Preferred account set up, you’ll be able to use this method to make a deposit from your checking account into your sportsbook account.
- Gift Card – Participating retailers sell DraftKings and FanDuel Gift Cards, which can be used to deposit real money funds.
- PayPal/Skrill/Venmo – Once you have verified your bank account through your favorite eWallet, you can use it to make a deposit or withdrawal at all three Connecticut sportsbooks.
Connecticut Sports Betting FAQ
What responsible gaming resources are available for people who may need a break from sports betting?
The legal online sports betting market in CT offers a variety of measures for customers who would like to limit their activity, or who are finding themselves engaging in problem gambling.
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) offers a 24-hour, toll-free hotline for problem gamblers. The organization has many resources that can assist those with problem gambling issues (or those who are aware of a friend who is a problem gambler), and customers can talk to a live person at any time by dialing NCPG’s toll-free number (1-800-522-4700). The NCPG also has webchat available for those who prefer to communicate online.
As for Connecticut online sports betting responsible gaming measures, customers can request a “time out” from a legal sports betting site, establish deposit and play-time limits, or in more serious cases request a “self-exclusion” from all gaming activity.
Are Any More Online Sportsbooks Coming To Connecticut?
At this time, only three online sportsbooks are licensed to legally operate within the Constitution State: FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics Sportsbook (formerly SugarHouse).
Due to the state’s relatively small population of roughly 3.5 million inhabitants, it is quite possible that these will be the only three sportsbooks available in the legal market. Any further licensure would have to go through regulators and/or legislative measures in order to become a reality.
What Do I Need To Bet Sports Online Legally In Connecticut?
All legal online sports bettors in Connecticut MUST be at least 21 years old in order to have their account verified and be authorized to place real money online sports bets.
All customers must also allow the geolocation plugin to verify that they are physically located within CT whenever they are betting real money online on sports.
Aside from this, customers will be asked for their full name, address, telephone number, email address, SSN, and other info that is required to verify their legal age (21 years or older).
In order to receive the respective welcome offers from legal CT online sports betting sites, customers will need to fully comply with the Terms & Conditions of each offer, which typically includes a time limit on how long the customer has to fulfill the bonus requirements.