HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection is reminding the public that it is illegal to offer sports wagers, including selling Super Bowl “Squares,” without a license in Connecticut.
“The Super Bowl is set and around the corner, so we know many people will be placing wagers in the coming weeks.” said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. “We are reminding the public – both businesses and consumers – that it is illegal to offer wagers without a license. As always adults who choose to gamble are encouraged to set time and money limits, only gamble on licensed platforms and review the resources and information available if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.”
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 11 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 New Haven
- Total Mortgage Arena
- Winners Hartford
- Winners Milford
- Winners New Britain
- Winners Norwalk
- Winners Waterbury
- XL Center Hartford
All other bars and restaurants may not sell Super Bowl “Squares,” which is a form of gambling.
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.