Consumer Gaming

What is a skin?

Date: August 24, 2021

A “skin” is the branded website or mobile app that you will be able to use to place bets online.

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If I'm interested in sports betting, what can I place bets on?

Date: August 24, 2021

You'll be able to place bets on many kinds of sports once betting is permitted in CT.

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Is it legal in Connecticut to play poker for money or anything else of value?

Date: August 24, 2021

Currently, poker is illegal in CT unless conducted on a purely social basis, as long as no one other than the participants receives anything from the game.

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How old must I be to participate in gaming?

Date: August 24, 2021

You have to be 21 years old to play casino games, and 18 to participate in other forms of gaming.

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What is the difference between gambling and gaming?

Date: August 24, 2021

Gambling and gaming are not the same thing.

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Is it legal for me to put together a fantasy league with my friends?

Date: August 30, 2021

As long as no entry fee is charged to participate, a fantasy contest league with your friends is legal.

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I run a fantasy contest company that charges an entry fee. How may I legally operate in Connecticut?

Date: August 24, 2021

Currently, a fantasy contest operator may operate in the state by partnering with a provisional fantasy contest licensee.

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What are examples of online gaming?

Date: August 24, 2021

Some examples of online gaming would be sports wagering, fantasy sports, online lottery tickets, keno, and casino games such as poker, roulette, and slots.

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