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Can I obtain a fantasy sports license in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Obtaining a Fantasy Sports License in Connecticut

To obtain a fantasy sports license in Connecticut, you must apply for a sports wagering retailer license [1.1]. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation may operate fantasy contests, pursuant to the provisions of sections 12-855 to 12-865, inclusive, and section 12-868, as applicable [1.4]. Any person or entity that contracts with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation to act as a sports wagering retailer must obtain a sports wagering retailer license pursuant to section 12-856 [1.3].

The application for a sports wagering retailer license shall be on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner [1.1]. The applicant shall provide all information required by the commissioner, which includes, but is not limited to, submitting the following:

  • The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;
  • The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant’s agent for service of process in Connecticut;
  • The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant’s primary contact person for the department;
  • The applicant’s federal employer identification number;
  • The applicant’s state tax registration number;
  • The applicant’s business organization type and date of organization;
  • The applicant’s business history, including any criminal convictions or civil enforcement actions;
  • The applicant’s financial history, including any bankruptcy filings or judgments;
  • The applicant’s experience in the sports wagering industry;
  • The applicant’s proposed sports wagering retailer location(s) [2.1].

If the department issues a sports wagering retailer license to an applicant based on reciprocity, the applicant shall provide all information required of a non-reciprocal initial applicant no later than three months prior to the renewal date when such license expires [2.1].

Conclusion

To obtain a fantasy sports license in Connecticut, you must apply for a sports wagering retailer license. The application shall be on a form and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner and must include the required information. Any person or entity that contracts with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation to act as a sports wagering retailer must obtain a sports wagering retailer license pursuant to section 12-856. [1.1][1.3][2.1][1.4].

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Connecticut