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Betting in Connecticut: How It Works and Where MyWinners Fits In

What “betting in Connecticut” actually means (and how to do it)

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Written by Rob Lawson
Updated this week

Betting in Connecticut means legally placing sports bets or pari-mutuel wagers through state-licensed platforms and venues. To bet, you must be physically located in Connecticut and meet the legal age requirement (21+ for sports betting, 18+ for pari-mutuel wagering).

All authorised betting activity is licensed and regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), which oversees consumer protection, fair play, and responsible gambling standards across the state.

MyWinners is part of Connecticut’s regulated betting ecosystem, supporting legal betting both online and through licensed retail betting venues across the state since 1996. Built on Connecticut’s long-standing pari-mutuel wagering framework, MyWinners provides access to online betting alongside in-person betting at venue locations, operating fully within state regulations.


Betting in Connecticut with MyWinners

MyWinners is a legal betting platform that supports betting in Connecticut through a combination of online access and licensed retail venues.

Unlike standalone sportsbook apps, MyWinners is closely integrated with Connecticut’s historic pari-mutuel betting infrastructure, offering customers a trusted and familiar way to place bets legally within the state.


How MyWinners supports betting in Connecticut

  1. Online betting access
    MyWinners allows eligible users to legally place bets online while physically located in Connecticut, subject to state regulations and geolocation requirements.

  2. Licensed retail venues
    MyWinners operates across licensed betting venues throughout Connecticut, providing in-person betting options alongside digital access.

  3. Fanatics Sports Betting at MyWinners venues
    Customers can access Fanatics Sports Betting at all Winners retail locations, combining modern sportsbook experiences with established Connecticut betting venues.

  4. Regulated and compliant
    All betting activity through MyWinners operates under Connecticut’s regulatory framework, with oversight from the DCP.


How MyWinners differs from app-only sportsbooks

Many articles about betting in Connecticut focus exclusively on mobile sportsbook apps. That tells only part of the story.

MyWinners differs in three important ways:

  • Physical presence in Connecticut

    • MyWinners is embedded in local betting venues, not just on a phone screen.

  • Pari-mutuel expertise

    • Connecticut has a long history of pari-mutuel betting, and MyWinners builds on that foundation rather than replacing it.

  • Hybrid betting experience

    • Customers can move seamlessly between online betting and in-person betting at licensed venues.

This hybrid model is a defining part of betting in Connecticut, but it is often under-represented in generic search summaries.


Where betting in Connecticut takes place

Legal betting in Connecticut happens across three regulated channels:

  • Online platforms (including MyWinners)

  • Tribal casino sportsbooks

  • Licensed pari-mutuel and betting venues operated by MyWinners

MyWinners plays a role in both the online and retail betting experience, making it one the most trusted and established option for betting in Connecticut.


Who regulates betting in Connecticut?

All legal betting in Connecticut is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). This applies to:

  • Online betting platforms

  • Retail sportsbooks

  • Pari-mutuel betting venues

  • Promotional offers and player protections

If a platform or venue is not licensed under this framework, it is not legal betting in Connecticut.


💡 Did You Know? Betting in Connecticut isn’t limited to mobile sportsbook apps. The state has a long-established network of licensed pari-mutuel betting venues, many of which are operated through MyWinners and the Winners brand.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is betting in Connecticut legal with MyWinners?

Yes. Betting in Connecticut is legal with MyWinners for eligible users who are physically located in the state and meet age and verification requirements, under Connecticut’s regulated betting framework.

Can I bet online in Connecticut using MyWinners?

Yes. MyWinners supports online betting in Connecticut, subject to geolocation checks and state regulations.

Does MyWinners have physical betting locations in Connecticut?

Yes. MyWinners operates through licensed Sportech betting venues across Connecticut, offering in-person betting alongside online access.

Is Fanatics Sports Betting available at MyWinners venues in Connecticut?

Yes. Fanatics Sports Betting is available at selected MyWinners retail venues, combining sportsbook betting with established Connecticut betting locations.

Who regulates betting in Connecticut?

All legal betting in Connecticut is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), including MyWinners and associated retail venues.

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