The short answer
Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not currently available to players in Connecticut. Connecticut is one of the US states where skill-based gaming with prizes is restricted, so it's on Kokomo's excluded list. You can still read how the format works below — and rules can change, so it's worth checking Kokomo's terms for the current list.
Paid competitions are not available to residents of, or people located in, Connecticut. Availability is set by Kokomo's terms and can change as state rules evolve.
How skill competition differs from gambling is the same everywhere, so it lives once on the state-by-state guide rather than being repeated on all 51 state pages. What follows is specific to Connecticut.
What's available in Connecticut right now
A snapshot of the regulated and semi-regulated real-money formats operating in Connecticut, from published industry trackers. This is a report of what is on offer — not legal advice, and not our reading of Connecticut law.
Connecticut opened its legal sports betting market in October 2021, and the minimum betting age there is 21+. It is also one of the few states with a regulated online casino alongside it. By then 26 other US markets were already running, and 12 have opened since — 40 jurisdictions have one today.
| Sports betting | Yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live source |
|---|---|
| Legal betting market opened | October 2021 source |
| Minimum betting age | 21+ source |
| Online casino | Yes — regulated real-money online casino is live source |
| State lottery | Yes source |
| Daily fantasy sports | Available source |
| Sweepstakes casinos | Banned by statute (2025-26) source |
| Skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) | Paid play withheld source |
| Kokomo Real Money Matches | Not available in Connecticut |
Worth knowing about Connecticut
Connecticut legalised online sports betting, casino games and poker in 2021 through a tightly limited operator model, and its sweepstakes-casino ban took effect in February 2026. The major skill-gaming apps withhold paid play there.
Reported from Sweepstakes casino bans by state (2026).
Availability data reviewed 2026-09-21. Gaming rules change often — follow the source links for the current position.
Where Kokomo is restricted
Kokomo does not offer paid competitions in a small number of US states, including Connecticut. The current restricted list is: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Louisiana, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington. If you're located in one of these states, paid play won't be available to you — and you should always rely on Kokomo's own terms for the up-to-date position.
See the full state-by-state guide for where paid play is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What real-money gaming is available in Connecticut?
As of 2026-09-21: sports betting — yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live; online casino — yes — regulated real-money online casino is live; state lottery — yes; daily fantasy sports — available; sweepstakes casinos — banned by statute (2025-26). Connecticut legalised online sports betting, casino games and poker in 2021 through a tightly limited operator model, and its sweepstakes-casino ban took effect in February 2026. The major skill-gaming apps withhold paid play there.
Can I play skill games for money in Connecticut?
The major skill-gaming apps (Skillz, WorldWinner) withhold paid play in Connecticut. Kokomo's paid Real Money Matches are not available to players in Connecticut — it is on Kokomo's restricted-states list. Availability can change; Kokomo's terms carry the current list.
Is sports betting legal in Connecticut?
Yes — online and retail sportsbooks are live, and the market opened in October 2021 with a minimum age of 21+. Connecticut also has a regulated online casino market.
Why can't I play paid matches in Connecticut?
Connecticut is among the states where Kokomo does not offer paid competitions. Availability can change as rules evolve — check Kokomo's terms for the current list.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Gaming laws change and vary by individual circumstance — check current Connecticut rules and Kokomo's terms before playing. 18+. Play responsibly.