Connecticut Sports Betting – Where to Bet in Connecticut

Connecticut Sports Betting

Connecticut legalized mobile sports betting in October 2021. It officially launched on October 19th, in time for week 7 of the NFL season. 

Here is everything you need to know about mobile sports betting in Connecticut.

Connecticut Sports Betting FAQs

Best Sportsbooks in Connecticut

1. DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings is one of the first sportsbooks that became legal in the US. Because of that, they are also one of, if not THE, most popular. They have a nice variety of options with promotions, odds boosts, rewards programs, and VIP status. 

• DraftKings Sign Up Bonus: Deposit bonus up to $1000
• Daily odds boosts
• Full DraftKings video tutorial here

2. FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel, along with DraftKings, is one of the first sportsbooks that became legal in the US. Because of that, they are also one of, if not THE, most popular. FanDuel also has a generous offering of promotions and odds boosts. 

• FanDuel Sign Up Bonus: Deposit bonus up to $1000
• Daily odds boosts
• Full FanDuel video tutorial here

Is Connecticut a Good Sports Betting State?

Does Connecticut allow Mobile Sports Betting?

Sure does! Connecticut allows legal mobile betting. 

How Many Sportsbooks are Available in Connecticut?

Connecticut has an okay offering, with 3 total books available. They are DraftKings, FanDuel, and SugarHouse.

Does Connecticut Have Good Sports Betting Odds?

Because there are a couple of sportsbooks available in Connecticut, the state offers a competitive market with fair and consistent pricing. 

How to Sign Up for a Sportsbook in Connecticut

Connecticut is easy. You can do everything necessary to get signed up all from your phone/computer. Some states require an in-person sign-up, but Connecticut is not one of those states. 

They also make signing up and depositing fairly simple as well. This is detailed in the next section, but for the sign-up process, the sportsbook will ask you a couple of personal questions to verify your identity. Then once you are signed up you can set up the payment method by syncing the app to your account. 

Connecticut Sports Betting Rules & Regulations

Rules in Connecticut.

1. Must be 21 or older
2. Must be physically located in Connecticut.
3. Not allowed to bet on Connecticut college sports.

How to Bet in Connecticut 

Luckily, it is pretty easy to get started in a state like Connecticut. Let’s detail the steps below.

1. Find and download a sportsbook.
   • There are a couple in Connecticut, but we’ll go with DraftKings since they have such a generous offering of promos and odds boosts. In this case, a free bet match up to $1,000.
2. Sign up and Deposit
   • The sign-up and deposit steps are pretty seamless. They will ask a couple of questions to verify your age and identity such as social security number, address, and/or driver’s license. But, it is pretty easy overall. 
   • Once you are signed up you will need to deposit money into your account. You will do this by selecting a payment method and proceeding with the prompt to get the payment method synced to your account. It is easiest to go with a direct deposit to a banking account since you can easily withdraw and deposit funds directly into that account.
3. Verify your Location
   • If you are on your phone then your phone will do this automatically using its GPS feature, but on the desktop can be a little more complicated. 
   • If you are using a desktop you will need to download a location tracking software called geocomply. Please refer to our article here with more details on geocomply. 
4. Place a bet!
   • Now you’ve gotten to the fun part. As mentioned earlier DraftKings offers a wide variety of promotions and odds boosts for you to enjoy. But, in general, in order to place a bet, all you need to do is:
     • Navigate to the desired sport
     • Find the line that you would like to bet
     • Click or navigate to the bet slip
     • Click place bet!

Full List of Connecticut Sportsbooks