March 2021: Connecticut gambling bill HB6541, which would ultimately legalize sports betting and online casino gaming, began to take shape in January-March.May 2021: Governor Lamont signed HB6541 into law, paving the way for legal Connecticut sports gambling.June 2021: Online poker included in Connecticut’s newly legalized iGaming industry.DraftKings is available through a partnership with Foxwoods, Fanduel is available through a partnership with Mohegan Sun, and Sugarhouse Sportsbook is available through the Connecticut Lottery. October 2021: Online sports betting and online casinos launched under the new Connecticut gambling law.July 2022: Foxwoods Casino Resort opens brand-new bingo hall.July 2022: Evolution Gaming announces that its products are now available to Connecticut gamers.
Let’s take a look back at the process that led to new gambling laws in Connecticut for sports betting and casino gaming:
Legal online gambling in Connecticut has been in the works for several years. Timeline of Connecticut Gambling Legislation