Is DFS legal in Connecticut?
- Salary-cap DFS
- Legal and licensed by the state
- Pick'em
- Peer-to-peer only
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Sites available
- 2
The law in Connecticut
DraftKings offers salary-cap DFS in Connecticut, where fantasy operators must be licensed or registered with the state. DraftKings is the licensed salary-cap option; FanDuel left Connecticut's paid DFS market in 2022. DraftKings Pick6 offers peer-to-peer pick'em, but PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, Betr and Dabble don't offer paid pick'em here. Players must be 18 or older.
Regulator: Department of Consumer Protection, Gaming Division.
Recent changes: Connecticut sent prediction-market operators cease-and-desist letters in Dec 2025 and Sept 2026, and sued Kalshi in Aug 2026. In Oct 2026 the state said Gemini, ProphetX and Webull had agreed to stop offering sports contracts there.
Sites you can play in Connecticut
Salary cap, Best ball
NFLCFBNBACBB+9States 44Min deposit $5New customers get 2 tickets to play free in NFL and NBA contests with a first deposit of $5 or more
Peer-to-peer pick'em
NFLCFBNBACBB+9States 35Min deposit —No current offer listed
Sports prediction markets in Connecticut
These exchanges are regulated federally by the CFTC rather than by the state, and several states are fighting them in court, so availability can change quickly. See the tracker for the latest rulings.
Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+6States 48Min deposit $10No current offer listed
Not available in Connecticut
Connecticut DFS questions
Is daily fantasy legal in Connecticut?
Yes. Daily fantasy sports are legal in Connecticut and licensed by the state. DraftKings offers salary-cap DFS in Connecticut, where fantasy operators must be licensed or registered with the state. DraftKings is the licensed salary-cap option; FanDuel left Connecticut's paid DFS market in 2022. DraftKings Pick6 offers peer-to-peer pick'em, but PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, Betr and Dabble don't offer paid pick'em here. Players must be 18 or older.
Is PrizePicks or Underdog legal in Connecticut?
Pick'em in Connecticut: peer-to-peer only. PrizePicks does not accept players here, and Underdog does not. Products can differ by state, so check the app.
How old do you have to be to play DFS in Connecticut?
18 years old.
Which DFS sites can I use in Connecticut?
As of our last check: DraftKings and DraftKings Pick6.
Which sites aren't available in Connecticut?
Betr Picks, Dabble, FanDuel, ParlayPlay, PrizePicks, Sleeper, Splash Sports and Underdog.
Is sports betting legal in Connecticut?
Yes, Connecticut has legal sports betting. DFS and sports betting are regulated separately.
Sources and corrections
Last checked Nov 2, 2026. We build every state page from the sources below and recheck them regularly. Laws and operator availability change; confirm in the app before you play.
This page summarizes public information and is not legal advice. Confidence in this summary: high.