https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/ New laws, launches, tax changes and enacted bills on gambling in Connecticut. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2026-10:Online casino gaming tax rate rises from 18% to 20% for the Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2026-08-27:Connecticut (AG Tong, Gov. Lamont, DCP Commissioner Cafferel Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/legislation/connecticut/#CT2026SB296 bill:CT2026SB296 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT SIGNED BY GOVERNOR https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2025-12-02:DCP Gaming Division issues cease-and-desist letters to Kalsh Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2025-10-01:SB 1235's ban on sweepstakes/promotional simulated-gambling Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/legislation/connecticut/#CT2025SB1235 bill:CT2025SB1235 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT SIGNED BY GOVERNOR https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2025-05-27:Senate Bill 1235 clears the House 146-0 after a 36-0 Senate Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2025-02-05:Connecticut lawmakers introduce legislation to ban online sw Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2022-03-14:Consumer Protection Commissioner warns consumers about illeg Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2022:Planned Tribal Winds casino (East Windsor) scrapped; new tri Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2021-12-01:State announces ~$1.7M collected in first month of sports wa Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2021-10-25:Retail sports wagering begins through the Connecticut Lotter Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2021-10-19:Online sports wagering and iCasino open statewide to all adu Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2021-10-12:Online sports wagering and online casino gaming soft-launch Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2021-10-08:DCP announces statewide sports wagering soft launch Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2021-08-31:Legislature approves implementing regulations for sports wag Tue, 31 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2021-05-27:Gov. Lamont signs Public Act 21-23 legalizing online gaming, Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT Public Act 21-23 (2021), HB 6451 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2005:Plainfield Greyhound Park and Shoreline Star Greyhound Park Sat, 01 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:2003:Las Vegas night authorization repealed Wed, 01 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1996:Mohegan Sun casino opens Mon, 01 Jan 1996 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1993:Foxwoods adds slot machines; 25%-of-slot-revenue compact pay Fri, 01 Jan 1993 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1992:Foxwoods Resort Casino adds table games Wed, 01 Jan 1992 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1987:Sealed tickets (pull-tabs) added to authorized charitable ga Thu, 01 Jan 1987 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1972:Jai alai and dog racing legalized; state OTB system later op Sat, 01 Jan 1972 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1972:Connecticut Lottery sales begin Sat, 01 Jan 1972 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1971:Horse racing and off-track betting legalized Fri, 01 Jan 1971 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1971:Legislature authorizes the Connecticut Lottery Fri, 01 Jan 1971 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1955:Bazaars and raffles added to authorized charitable gaming Sat, 01 Jan 1955 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/connecticut/#timeline event:CT:1939:Charitable bingo authorized in Connecticut Sun, 01 Jan 1939 12:00:00 GMT