Connecticut Sports Betting
Sports betting is legal in Connecticut. Online sports betting and online casinos have operated since October 19, 2021, under the Department of Consumer Protection's Gaming Division. You must be 21 and physically in Connecticut to place a bet. Only DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are licensed. This guide lists every sportsbook and prediction market available in Connecticut, what each sign-up offer is worth when hedged, and the order to claim them.
Connecticut Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
Every sportsbook, prediction market and sweepstakes book that accepts players here, with how each is regulated and whether it limits winning bettors.
BroThrow
Kalshi
FanDuel
Fliff
DraftKingsDraftKings
Fanatics
Polymarket USStatuses come from our sportsbook records and the regulator's list. Check the regulator before depositing if anything has changed.
Connecticut Sportsbook Promos
Listed in the order to claim them. The order changes with your starting bankroll.
Approximate value is what each offer converts to when you bet both sides, at the odds available when we checked. Actual returns depend on offer availability, market conditions, and individual execution.
Notes: If your first bet on BroThrow loses they will reimburse you up to $10.
Notes: bet105 is an offshore crypto only sportsbook.
Notes: Kalshi is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.
FanDuelNotes: None.
OzoonNotes: 5x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.
Sportsbetting.agNotes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.
Sportsbetting.ag has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our Sportsbetting.ag review.
- Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
- MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
Fliff
BetOnlineNotes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.
BetOnline has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our BetOnline review.
- Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
- Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
- MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
DraftKingsNotes: DK calls Site Credit DK Dollars. They are a 1x playthrough, but the initial deposit match is released at 25x. Meaning, for every $25 bet $1 of Site Credit is added to your account and automatically applied to your next bet. Minimum odds -300 and 90 days to meet the playthrough requirement. Be sure to use the sportsbook app/webpage. It is easy to accidentally use the casino or daily fantasy app/webpage. When making your first deposit, edit the deposit amount to $5,000 before linking the deposit method. This offer can be used to hedge other signup offers.
Notes: None
BetUSNotes: 125% Sign-Up Bonus up to $2,000 on your first, second and third deposits.
- Minimum deposit: $100
- 100% Sports Bonus – up to $2,500
- 14X Rollover on Sports
- 25% Casino Bonus – up to $625
- 30X Rollover on Casino Games for Release and Cash out.
- Max cash out for Casino Bonus is $2,500
- 7-Days Expiry
FanaticsNotes: None.
Lucky RebelNotes: 10x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.
BovadaNotes: The 75% match on a $1,000 deposit is available when using crypto to deposit, and a promo code is required. The rollover is 5x on sports.
MyBookieNotes: 10x rollover requirement on the deposit and bonus results in a total wager requirement of $30,000.
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Notes: Polymarket.com is a prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.
Notes: Polymarket US is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.
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Prediction Markets in Connecticut
Status: contested. Last verified October 2, 2026.
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Connecticut treats sports event contracts as unlicensed sports betting. On December 3, 2025, the Department of Consumer Protection ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering them in the state. Department of Consumer Protection release
On April 2, 2026, the CFTC sued Connecticut, along with Arizona and Illinois, to block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against CFTC-regulated exchanges. CFTC press release On August 10, 2026, a federal judge in Connecticut denied Kalshi's request for an injunction, calling its sports contracts sports wagers, and Kalshi has appealed to the Second Circuit. On August 26, 2026, the Attorney General sued Kalshi. Attorney General release
Other federal appeals courts are split. The Sixth Circuit ruled for Ohio and Tennessee on September 25, 2026, and the Ninth Circuit ruled for Nevada, while the Third Circuit sided with Kalshi in New Jersey, so the Supreme Court may settle the question.
Prediction markets matter for matched betting because they do not limit winning traders. Check each app for current availability in Connecticut before you deposit.
This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.
Online Casinos in Connecticut
Online casinos are legal in Connecticut. They launched on October 19, 2021, alongside online sports betting. Only the two tribal operators may offer them: DraftKings (Mashantucket Pequot Tribe) and FanDuel (Mohegan Tribe). Department of Consumer Protection list
Players must be 21 or older and physically in Connecticut. Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun also offer slots and table games in person.
Connecticut Sports Betting Law and Timeline
- October 19, 2021: Online sports betting and online casinos opened to all adults 21 and older, after a seven-day soft launch that began October 12. The Connecticut Lottery, the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe launched with Rush Street Interactive, FanDuel and DraftKings. Governor's office announcement
- March 14, 2022: The Department of Consumer Protection warned that offshore gambling sites are not licensed to accept wagers in Connecticut and asked the public to report them. Department of Consumer Protection release
- December 3, 2025: The Department of Consumer Protection ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts in Connecticut. It named DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics as the only licensed operators. Department of Consumer Protection release
- April 2, 2026: The CFTC and the United States sued Connecticut in federal court, arguing that federal law preempts the state's gambling laws as applied to CFTC-regulated exchanges. CFTC press release, complaint (via InGame)
- August 10, 2026: U.S. District Judge Vernon Oliver denied Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction, finding that its sports event contracts are sports wagers under Connecticut law. Kalshi has appealed to the Second Circuit. SBC Americas report
- August 26, 2026: Attorney General William Tong sued Kalshi to stop what the state calls illegal, unlicensed sports betting. Attorney General release
Offshore and unlicensed betting
Connecticut law does not name offshore sportsbooks, but its general gambling ban covers them. The criminal code defines gambling as risking anything of value on chance, and it excludes only online and retail sports wagering conducted under the state's licensing law. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-278a Engaging in gambling is a class B misdemeanor, with an exception for social bets between friends, and accepting bets for profit (professional gambling) is a class A misdemeanor. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-278b
In practice, enforcement targets operators rather than bettors. The Department of Consumer Protection warned in March 2022 that offshore sites are not licensed to accept wagers in Connecticut, without naming any. Department of Consumer Protection release Its December 2025 cease-and-desist orders, which cited § 53-278b, were aimed at prediction markets, not offshore sportsbooks. Department of Consumer Protection release
This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.
Connecticut Sports Betting FAQ
Is sports betting legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Online sports betting has been legal in Connecticut since October 19, 2021. The Department of Consumer Protection's Gaming Division licenses and regulates DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics.
How old do you have to be to bet on sports in Connecticut?
You must be 21 or older to place a sports bet in Connecticut, online or in person.
Can you bet in Connecticut if you live in another state?
Yes. You need to be physically located in Connecticut when you place the bet, not a resident. Sportsbook apps check your location before accepting a wager.
Is Kalshi legal in Connecticut?
It is contested. Connecticut ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports contracts in December 2025, a federal judge denied Kalshi's request for an injunction on August 10, 2026, and the Attorney General sued Kalshi on August 26, 2026. The CFTC has also sued the state. Check the Kalshi app for current availability in Connecticut.
Is online gambling legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Online sports betting and online casinos are both legal. Online casino games are offered only by DraftKings and FanDuel through the state's two tribes.
Can you use a credit card at Connecticut sportsbooks?
Yes. State law allows one credit card or one debit card per account and requires operators to cap credit card use over time. Some card issuers decline gambling transactions.
Is it legal to use offshore sportsbooks in Connecticut?
No. Connecticut's gambling law exempts only licensed sports wagering, so betting with an unlicensed site counts as gambling, a class B misdemeanor under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-278b. The law does not mention offshore sites by name.
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Prediction Markets
Status: contested. Last verified October 2, 2026.
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Connecticut treats sports event contracts as unlicensed sports betting. On December 3, 2025, the Department of Consumer Protection ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering them in the state. Department of Consumer Protection release
On April 2, 2026, the CFTC sued Connecticut, along with Arizona and Illinois, to block the state from enforcing its gambling laws against CFTC-regulated exchanges. CFTC press release On August 10, 2026, a federal judge in Connecticut denied Kalshi's request for an injunction, calling its sports contracts sports wagers, and Kalshi has appealed to the Second Circuit. On August 26, 2026, the Attorney General sued Kalshi. Attorney General release
Other federal appeals courts are split. The Sixth Circuit ruled for Ohio and Tennessee on September 25, 2026, and the Ninth Circuit ruled for Nevada, while the Third Circuit sided with Kalshi in New Jersey, so the Supreme Court may settle the question.
Prediction markets matter for matched betting because they do not limit winning traders. Check each app for current availability in Connecticut before you deposit.
This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.
Sports Betting Law and Timeline
- October 19, 2021: Online sports betting and online casinos opened to all adults 21 and older, after a seven-day soft launch that began October 12. The Connecticut Lottery, the Mohegan Tribe and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe launched with Rush Street Interactive, FanDuel and DraftKings. Governor's office announcement
- March 14, 2022: The Department of Consumer Protection warned that offshore gambling sites are not licensed to accept wagers in Connecticut and asked the public to report them. Department of Consumer Protection release
- December 3, 2025: The Department of Consumer Protection ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts in Connecticut. It named DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics as the only licensed operators. Department of Consumer Protection release
- April 2, 2026: The CFTC and the United States sued Connecticut in federal court, arguing that federal law preempts the state's gambling laws as applied to CFTC-regulated exchanges. CFTC press release, complaint (via InGame)
- August 10, 2026: U.S. District Judge Vernon Oliver denied Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction, finding that its sports event contracts are sports wagers under Connecticut law. Kalshi has appealed to the Second Circuit. SBC Americas report
- August 26, 2026: Attorney General William Tong sued Kalshi to stop what the state calls illegal, unlicensed sports betting. Attorney General release
Offshore and unlicensed betting
Connecticut law does not name offshore sportsbooks, but its general gambling ban covers them. The criminal code defines gambling as risking anything of value on chance, and it excludes only online and retail sports wagering conducted under the state's licensing law. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-278a Engaging in gambling is a class B misdemeanor, with an exception for social bets between friends, and accepting bets for profit (professional gambling) is a class A misdemeanor. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-278b
In practice, enforcement targets operators rather than bettors. The Department of Consumer Protection warned in March 2022 that offshore sites are not licensed to accept wagers in Connecticut, without naming any. Department of Consumer Protection release Its December 2025 cease-and-desist orders, which cited § 53-278b, were aimed at prediction markets, not offshore sportsbooks. Department of Consumer Protection release
This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.
