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Sweepstakes Casinos in Connecticut Banned by SB 1235 since October 1, 2025

Sweepstakes casinos that pay out Sweeps Coins prizes are not available to players in Connecticut. Below is the current law, what it means for players, and the closest states where sweepstakes casinos still operate.

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October 27, 2026Last checked

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Connecticut?

Connecticut banned online sweepstakes casinos with SB 1235 (Public Act 25-112), in force since October 1, 2025.

Law status checked October 27, 2026 against state legislature records and industry trackers. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and operator terms change, so always check a casino's own terms before you sign up.

What is still available in Connecticut

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What this means for Connecticut players

Casinos that offer Sweeps Coins block sign-ups from Connecticut and won't pay prizes to accounts registered there. Using a VPN or a different address breaks every operator's terms; accounts caught doing it are closed and lose their balance. If you move to, or live in, a state where sweepstakes casinos operate, you can sign up there with your ID and address in that state.

Sweepstakes casinos in states near Connecticut

How the neighboring states compare. You must be physically located in a state, with an address there, to play in it.

Massachusetts28 casinos accept playersNew YorkBannedRhode Island24 casinos accept players

FAQ

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Connecticut?

Connecticut banned online sweepstakes casinos with SB 1235 (Public Act 25-112), in force since October 1, 2025.

Can I still play sweepstakes casinos in Connecticut?

Not at casinos that use Sweeps Coins. Card Crush says it still accepts Connecticut players because it uses a different coin model.

When did the Connecticut sweepstakes ban start?

SB 1235 took effect on October 1, 2025.

Can I use a VPN to play from Connecticut?

No. Every sweepstakes casino checks your location and your ID address. Using a VPN breaks their terms, and accounts caught doing it are closed and lose their Sweeps Coins balance.

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