Is selling Super Bowl ‘Squares' legal in Connecticut?
As the country's biggest sports event is around the corner, DCP officials Monday reminded the public of Connecticut's laws.
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'The Super Bowl is set and around the corner, so we know many people will be placing wagers in the coming weeks.' DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli said. 'We are reminding the public – both businesses and consumers – that it is illegal to offer wagers without a license.
According to DCP officials, there are three online platforms authorized to offer sports wagers in Connecticut. They are:
DraftKings, through their affiliation with Foxwoods Casino
FanDuel, through their affiliation with Mohegan Sun
Fanatics, through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation
In-person, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino are also allowed to offer retail sports wagering.
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The 11 other retail locations with licenses to offer wagers- through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation- include:
Bobby V's Stamford
Bobby V's Windsor Locks
Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar Manchester
Sports Haven New Haven
Total Mortgage Arena
Winners Hartford
Winners Milford
Winners New Britain
Winners Norwalk
Winners Waterbury
XL Center Hartford
All other bars and restaurants are not allowed to sell Super Bowl 'Squares,' which is a form of gambling.
'As always adults who choose to gamble are encouraged to set time and money limits, only gamble on licensed platforms and review the resources and information available if you or someone you know has a gambling problem,' Cafferelli said.
If you or someone you know is looking for resources and support for problems relating to gambling, call, or chat with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gaming 24/7 confidential Problem Gambling Helpline at 1(888) 789-7777 or visit www.ccpg.org.
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