Sweepstakes Laws in Connecticut
Banned
Banned / Enforcement Active
SB 1235 (June 2025) enacted a statutory ban on sweepstakes casino operations.
What this means for operators
Operating sweepstakes in Connecticut carries serious legal risk
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Operating a sweepstakes casino in Connecticut exposes your company to regulatory enforcement, civil penalties, and in some jurisdictions, criminal liability.
Vendor Liability
Several states with sweepstakes bans — including Connecticut — extend liability to technology vendors, payment processors, and content suppliers who knowingly support banned platforms.
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