Licensed Betting Operators May Not Offer Election Wagers
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division is reminding the public that there are only three licensed online wagering platforms in Connecticut, and none of them are permitted to offer wagers on election outcomes.
“We know elections sometimes feel like a sport, but the reality is they are not,” said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. “Wagering on an unlicensed platform just to bet on an election leaves consumers personal information and money vulnerable to theft and fraud. Any platform offering wagers on the election is unregulated by the Department of Consumer Protection. No licensed platform may offer wagers on election outcomes in Connecticut.”
The three online platforms authorized to offer sports wagers in Connecticut are:
- DraftKings, through their affiliation with Foxwoods Casino
- FanDuel, through their affiliation with Mohegan Sun
- Fanatics, through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino also offer retail sports wagering at their casinos.
In addition, there are 10 retail locations licensed to offer wagers through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation. Retail establishments licensed to take wagers are:
- Bobby V's Stamford
- Bobby V's Windsor Locks
- Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar - Manchester
- Sports Haven
- Total Mortgage Arena Bridgeport
- Winners Hartford
- Winners New Britain
- Winners Milford
- Winners Waterbury
- XL Center Hartford
If you or someone you know is looking for resources and support for problems relating to gambling, call, or chat with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gaming 24/7 confidential Problem Gambling Helpline at 1(888) 789-7777 or visit www.ccpg.org.
Information on services available in Connecticut for those who may have a problem with gambling is also available at portal.ct.gov/problemgaming. You may also learn about self-exclusion at ct.gov/selfexclusion.