Authority and public resources
Jurisdiction: Connecticut, United States
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection, specifically its Gaming Division, is the primary gaming regulator, since Connecticut has no standalone Gaming Commission. If you need to verify a casino’s license, self-exclude, or file a dispute, contact this office.
The state hosts two licensed online casinos, both went live on October 19, 2021, and are licensed by Connecticut’s two recognized tribes: Mohegan and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The state’s minimum age limit for gambling is 21.
What the CT Gaming Division Regulates
No Connecticut Gaming Commission
Searching for “Connecticut gaming commission” will lead you to a dead end. Unlike other regulated states, Connecticut doesn’t have a standalone gaming commission. Instead, the state boasts a Gaming Division within the Department of Consumer Protection.
Public Act 21-23 Explained
Connecticut’s regulated gambling scene was launched in May 2021 through Public Act 21-23, which Governor Ned Lamont signed into law. All approved sites went live at 6:00 am, on October 19, 2021, following a seven-day soft launch that started October 12.
The Two Tribal Compacts
Connecticut’s online gambling sites operate through agreements with its two federally recognized tribes, the Mohegan and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, in addition to sports wagering run by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation. State law requires all approved national brands to partner with tribes.
CT Gaming License Lookup
The Only Two Licensed Casinos
Unlike other states, Connecticut boasts a fairly straightforward regulated gambling scene, with just two online casinos: FanDuel, operating with Mohegan Sun for the Mohegan Tribe, and DraftKings, with Foxwoods, with a license running through the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. A third license is reserved for sports wagering, assigned to the Connecticut Lottery Corporation in partnership with Rush Street Interactive.
Who Holds the License
In Connecticut, tribes own the underlying gaming rights, with national brands such as FanDuel and DraftKings as operating partners. If you have questions about the licensing agreements, contact DCP’s Gaming Division or email DCP.Gaming@ct.gov.
Signs a Site Is Not Licensed
Connecticut has only two licensed online casinos, making the player’s choice easier. If it isn’t FanDuel (for Mohegan Sun) or DraftKings (for Foxwoods), it isn't authorized to operate in the state. If you’re still undecided between the two, check out our Connecticut online casinos guide or visit FanDuel or DraftKings directly.
CT Casino Complaints and Self-Exclusion
Complain to the Operator First
The online casino is your first contact for complaints or issues regarding your account. Most issues and disputes are often resolved at their level.
Reporting to DCP
If the operator fails to provide a satisfactory answer or solution, bring it to the state’s Gaming Division via DCP.Gaming@ct.gov. The state doesn’t publish a schedule and deadline for accepting and resolving complaints, so we recommend filing a formal complaint as soon as the concern failed to move at the operator’s level.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has been consistent in its enforcement efforts through the years. In March 2025, DCP suspended High5Games for running an unlicensed platform that accepts players from Connecticut. The operator settled in May 2025 and was forced to pay a $1.5 million penalty and return players’ money.
Statewide Self-Exclusion
Connecticut offers a statewide self-exclusion service, ct.gov/selfexclusion, which went live in September 2021. The service covers retail gaming and online casinos, and players can self-exclude for a year, five years, or a lifetime. If you need help, or you know someone who needs confidential support, contact the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling at 1-888-789-7777.
For more information about setting limits and playing responsibly, check our responsible gambling guide.
Licensed CT Casinos and Sportsbooks
The state’s regulated gambling scene is small, by law, with just two online casino operators. As licensed brands, they partner with a federally recognized tribe and report to Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection. Learn more about these regulated operators by checking their full reviews on our site.
