Connecticut enacts sweepstakes casino ban from 1 October
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill 1235 into law, prohibiting sweepstakes not tied to a genuine sale of goods or services from 1 October. The law makes violations a felony, with penalties of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $2,000; it also permits limited combat-sports betting and certain collegiate tournament wagers.
Operators of sweepstakes casino platforms face criminal penalties in Connecticut from 1 October.