Connecticut Sports Betting

You’ve got questions about Connecticut sports betting. We’ve got answers.

First up: Is sports betting legal in Connecticut?

Yes it is! Sports betting in Connecticut went live in October 2021.

Next question: What are the requirements to bet online in Connecticut?

There are two simple requirements you must meet to bet on sports online in Connecticut. First, you need to be 21 or older. Connecticut sportsbooks will confirm your age using specific details you provide when you sign up, including your date of birth, a photo ID, and your social security number. Second, you need to be located within Connecticut state lines when you place a bet. Note that you do not need to live in Connecticut to bet there. You can place a wager if you’re passing through or just visiting. Sportsbook apps will use geolocation technology to confirm you’re in the state.

Next up: Which sportsbooks can you bet at in Connecticut?

There are three sportsbooks live in Connecticut. Draftkings is partnered with Foxwoods Resort Casino. FanDuel is partnered with Mohegan Sun. SugarHouse (a brand run by BetRivers) is partnered with the Connecticut lottery. Those are the three sportsbooks you can use to place online bets on Connecticut.

And finally: what sports can you bet on in Connecticut?

The answer here is almost any sport, though there are a few expectations. Professional sports are available in droves at Connecticut sportsbooks. NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, WNBA, PGA, MLS…the list goes on and on.

College sports are available in Connecticut, but you can’t bet on any in-state schools unless they’re playing in a bracketed event such as March Madness. We’ll cover this in more detail later on.

Now that you have the basics down, let’s dive deeper into Connecticut sports betting, how to place a bet, and more.

Connecticut is a relatively small state surrounded by other sports betting markets, so it didn’t have too tough a journey to legalized sports betting.

The state launched its sports betting market in October 2021. Connecticut only has a few distinctions that set it apart from other markets.

The first is that it only has three sports betting licenses: one for the Connecticut Lottery and one each for the two major tribal operators in the state: Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. All three licenses were quickly snapped up by major operators, and Connecticut sports betting launched in earnest.

Connecticut also put some restrictions on college betting. They’re similar to what you might find in other states such as New Jersey or Illinois. The main caveat is you can’t bet on in-state colleges, even if they’re playing in a different state. This means no betting on Yale or other CT schools.

However, there’s an exception. You can bet on Connecticut colleges and universities if they’re in a bracketed event. March madness is the most common example of this exception.

We’ve got good news and bad news, but neither will surprise you if you’ve read any of this page so far.

The bad news: there are only three online sportsbooks available in Connecticut.

The good news: the three sportsbooks available are three of the best you can find in any market. Here’s a rundown of each one.

DraftKings Connecticut

Draftkings is partnered with Foxwoods in Connecticut. It sits atop many a “best of” list when it comes to sportsbook reviews, because it offers a cohesive and speedy experience from top to bottom.

Everything is simple at DraftKings. If you want to find a specific sport or game, you can do so using any number of options. Search for the sport. Scroll through the homepage to peruse today’s games. Sift through the intuitive menus on offer. It’s all very easy and fast.

Plus, DraftKings offers competitive odds. No single sportsbook has the best odds across the board. Instead, they compete with one another, so you might find solid odds on the Bears at DraftKings while FanDuel offers slightly better odds on the Packers. In Connecticut, Draftkings should always be in consideration for any bet you’re planning to make.

The DraftKings Connecticut bonus is a 20% deposit match up to $1,000. $5,000 would get you the full bonus, but a smaller deposit will scale to a smaller bonus. For example, if you deposit $500, you’ll get a $100 bonus.

FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel and DraftKings are fierce rivals, so it’s no surprise that FanDuel is live in Connecticut, competing right alongside its longtime DFS foe.

FanDuel is every bit as good as DraftKings and even outshines it in some ways. We tend to prefer FanDuel’s user interface over Draftkings’. It’s easier on the eyes and feels smoother to navigate.

Finding and placing a bet on FanDuel is incredibly easy, and you can always find options to do whatever you need to do in the app. No action is further than a few taps or clicks away, making FanDuel a top-tier choice for any sports bettor.

FanDuel’s welcome bonus is a no-sweat first bet up to $1,000. Once you place your first wager, wait for it to resolve. If it loses, you’ll get the bet back up to $1,000 in free bets. If your bet wins, you’ll get paid as normal and the bonus will expire.

SugarHouse

SugarHouse is the Connecticut Lottery’s sportsbook partner. It’s offered by the same company that runs BetRivers sportsbook.

SugarHouse is another top-notch platform for Connecticut bettors, rounding out the state’s trio of sportsbooks. SugarHouse has an excellent mobile app with lots of great rotating promotions for existing users.

When you first sign up, SugarHouse Connecticut will give you a 2nd chance free bet up to $500. It’s essentially the same as a risk-free bet. Place your wager and if you lose you’ll get refunded in site credit, which you can then use to bet again.

Ready to place your bets in Connecticut? Here’s a quick guide.

Choose A Sportsbook And Sign Up

First, choose a sportsbook. You have three options, though you could sign up for all three if you would rather shop around and compare the odds at all three Connecticut oddsmakers.

You can either download the sportsbook app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or you can visit the sportsbook’s desktop website. Either works, though be prepared to download a geolocation software if you choose desktop. Also, once you’ve signed up, you can switch between desktop and mobile at will using one account. It just helps to sign up using one platform.

To sign up, just click “register” or “sign up” where prompted. PRovide personal details as requested by the sportsbook. You’ll need to provide the following info:

• Your first and last name
• Home address (doesn’t need to be in CT)
• Phone number
• Email
• Date of birth
• Password (you will create one based on the sportsbooks parameters)
• Government-issued photo ID
• Social security number

These details will be used to confirm that you’re of age and aren’t creating a duplicate account.

In some cases, you may need to confirm your email address or phone number by clicking a link that has been emailed or texted to you.

Make A Deposit (And Claim A Bonus)

Next, it’s time to fund your account. If you’re using DraftKings, the sportsbook will match your first deposit 20% up to $1,000, so long as you’ve opted in for the bonus. FanDuel and SugarHouse have variations on risk-free bets, so you don’t have to worry about depositing as much at those books.

Use the method you feel most comfortable with. Most sportsbooks offer PayPal, which is one of the best deposit methods you can find. Try to avoid credit and debit cards. They come with interest fees or can be flagged as fraudulent by the issuing bank.

Making a deposit is simple when you sign up; the sportsbook will likely take you right to the deposit page. Contact customer service if you have any questions.

Place A Bet

Now that you’ve signed up and made your first deposit, you can place a bet.

To start, find the match you’d like to bet on. For our example, we’ll say we want to bet on the Chicago Bears point spread vs. the green bay Packers (the game will have happened by the time you read this, but the example is still helpful). Let’s first find the odds on DraftKings under the NFL section, then click on the Bears-Packers game. Here are the spreads and odds:

• Chicago Bears +9.5 (-105)
• Green Bay Packers -9.5 (-115)

Let’s say we’re betting on the Chicago Bears +9.5. Select that option to add it to your betslip. Your betslip will automatically open up. Now you can type the amount you’d like to wager. At these odds, a $100 bet would pay out $195.23 if the Bears covered the spread.

Click “place bet” and wait for DraftKings to confirm the bet has been processed.

That’s it, you’re all set! From there, all that’s left is to hope your bet hits.

There’s a wide variety of sports you can bet on in Connecticut, even though the state has few professional teams. Connecticut is nestled in the Northeastern US, which is flush with regional professional teams.

NFL

NFL betting is popular among sports fans in every legal sports betting market, and Connecticut is certainly no exception.

Regional and nearby teams abound for Connecticut bettors, including the Patriots, Ravens, Giants, Jets, and more. You can bet on any or all of them, plus every other team in the NFL.

NBA & WNBA

Basketball is another popular betting sport, and Connecticut is home to the well-known Suns of the WNBA.

Basketball fans flock to sports betting apps because the sport has all sorts of amazing betting fodder. You can bet on straight outcomes such as moneylines, point spreads, or totals. But you can also enjoy deep wells of player props.

NHL

Hockey is available on Connecticut sportsbooks. Thanks to its low-scoring play, it’s a nice candidate for live betting.

Connecticut hockey fans may enjoy betting on the Jersey Devils or Boston Bruins, as both teams play in neighboring states.

MLB

Baseball is a strategic game driven by loads of stats, making it an excellent choice for bettors. You can bet on any MLB team at Connecticut sportsbooks.

NCAA

You can bet on NCAA teams in Connecticut as long as they aren’t schools based in Connecticut. This means fans of Yale and other CT schools are out of luck unless they travel to another nearby state to bet on their alma maters.

The caveat is that you can bet on CT schools if they’re in a bracketed event such as March Madness.

Other Sports

You can bet on a number of other sports at CT sportsbooks, too. Golf is popular among fans of the PGA and LPGA. There are motorsports, fighting sports such as MMA and UFC, and a variety of other options on offer.

Betting at sanctioned and regulated sportsbook platforms comes with a lot of advantages, especially compared to illegal or gray market sports betting sites. Here are a few of those advantages.

Competitive Odds

At legal sportsbooks, you can compare odds between the platforms. Connecticut gives you three options, so if you create an account with all of them, that’s an easy trifecta of comparison points for your chosen bet.

At offshore books, the lines are often disadvantageous because most users of those sportsbooks are in illegal markets and have no other options.

Multiple Bonuses

You can claim all three of Connecticut’s sports betting bonuses, giving you a deposit match up to $1,000 (DraftKings) and up to $1,500 in risk-free bets ($1,000 from FanDuel and $500 from SugarHouse).

Offshore books might offer bonuses, but they aren’t as good as these and will often come with astronomical playthrough requirements, making them hard to earn in the first place.

Better Customer Service

Draftkings, fanDuel, and SugarHouse all have amazing customer service. You can get in touch using various channels such as phone, live chat, or email. The hours provide wide swathes of coverage to help you solve any issue. Gray market books, meanwhile, may have limited options and hours, making them hard to recommend.

Draftkings, FanDuel, and SugarHouse all have mobile apps for Android and iOS in Connecticut. You can download them as you would with any other app and sign up to start betting today.

Mobile betting comes with obvious advantages, such as betting on the go. How often do you bring your computer to the bar or a friend’s house when you’re catching the game? Having your mobile device handy ensures you have an easy way to get your bets in whenever and wherever you are, provided you have a cell signal or wi-fi.

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