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Sports betting in Connecticut: age, regulator and how to bet
Minimum age 21+. Regulated by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Gaming Division. This page summarizes official sources only; it is not legal advice and not a recommendation to bet.
Minimum age
21 years old for sports betting, per the source below.
The page says you must be at least 21 to take part in online or in-person casino gaming or sports wagering (18 for fantasy contests, lottery tickets and keno).
Source: CT DCP, Legal Gaming in Connecticut (verified )
Who regulates it
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Gaming Division
Source: official page or statute (verified )
How you can bet
Online and retail
DCP says three platforms are licensed to offer sports wagers, each through a partner (two casinos and the Connecticut Lottery Corporation); the two casinos also have retail sportsbooks, and the Lottery has licensed retail locations.
Source: CT DCP news release (2025): sports wagering is only allowed at licensed establishments and online platforms (verified )
Find licensed operators: CT DCP: licensed platforms and retail locations.
Help and self-exclusion
National Problem Gambling Helpline: call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-522-4700 also works). NCPG state-by-state help map.
Taxes on winnings
Federal tax rules are the same in every state: gambling winnings are taxable income. See our taxes guide. State income tax rules differ; check your state tax agency (not covered on this page yet).
Before you open an account
- Confirm the operator is on the regulator's licensed list above, not just that a site or app looks real.
- Read the terms, especially for any bonus: see bonus fine print.
- Set deposit and time limits first, and know how to get help or self-exclude.