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Connecticut suspends High5Games licence over unlicensed online casino

Enforcement & compliance

Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division suspended High5Games' state licence effective immediately after finding that 1,100 residents deposited money and gambled on its unlicensed High5Casino platform. The department said 911 users lost $937,938, including nearly $300,000 lost by 108 people on the Voluntary Self-Exclusion List. High5Games disputed the characterisation, saying it remained committed to regulatory compliance.

Licensed operators and suppliers face enforcement risk when online casino services accept Connecticut customers without authorisation.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 5 May 2025
Story date4 February 20255 May 2025

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