★ Top Pick
#1
Mohegan Sun
Uncasville, Connecticut
SlotsVideo Poker3-Card Poker ♠ Poker
5,532 slots · 377 tables · 42 poker tables · 24/7
24/7 · Dining · Pool
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★ Connecticut Casinos · 2026 Guide
Connecticut Casinos
Complete Land-Based Gaming Guide · 2026
Connecticut's casino market has two properties: Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun, both operated by federally recognized tribes.
Connecticut offers 3 land-based casino venues across 3 cities. The directory covers federally regulated tribal properties, commercial card rooms, racinos, and casino cruises, with verified addresses, available games, and on-site amenities.
This guide covers the full scope of land-based gambling in Connecticut: the legal framework, every tribal and commercial venue, available game categories, regulatory authorities, minimum gambling age, and the closest full-service casinos across state lines for residents seeking a broader gaming experience.
⚖️ Legal & Age: Land-based gambling in Connecticut operates under a mix of federal tribal gaming compacts, state racing commission licensing, and, in some states, commercial casino regulation. Minimum gambling age and venue rules vary. Verify on-site before play. Gamble responsibly. 18+ at most tribal venues, 21+ at full-service casino properties.
Connecticut Land-Based Gaming at a Glance
3
Total Venues
3
Cities with Gaming
2
Open 24/7
2
With Poker Room
#2
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Nashantucket, Connecticut
BlackjackVideo PokerBingo ♠ Poker
4,800 slots · 380 tables · 147 poker tables · 24/7
24/7 · Dining
#3
Mohegan Sun
Montville, Connecticut
5,532 slots · 377 tables · 42 poker tables
| Amenity / Game | Mohegan Sun | Foxwoods Resort Casino | Mohegan Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slots | ✓ | — | — |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| ♠️ Poker Room | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🎱 Bingo | — | ✓ | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🏊 Pool | ✓ | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Connecticut has two casino resorts. Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket is operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and Mohegan Sun in Uncasville is operated by the Mohegan Tribe. Their Class III gaming compacts support casino floors, hotels, dining, and entertainment venues. Unlike Nevada, Connecticut’s casino travel is concentrated at these two properties.
There are no commercial casino licenses in Connecticut. All casino gaming is tribally operated. The state’s Office of Policy and Management reports that compact and revenue-sharing terms have sent tribal gaming payments to Connecticut, although the amounts and terms have changed over time.
Public Act 21-23 authorized sports betting and online casino gambling in 2021. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses and regulates those activities with the state lottery and the tribal operators.
Two Destination Resorts, Ten Miles Apart
Connecticut's two tribal casino resorts
Mohegan Sun in Uncasville is operated by the Mohegan Tribe and sits about 10 miles from Foxwoods. Its property information identifies Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Sky, and Casino of the Wind, with slots, video poker, table games, poker, hotels, restaurants, and the Mohegan Sun Arena. The two resorts are close enough to combine in one trip. Check venue schedules before planning around a concert or poker event.
Mashantucket and Uncasville are each about 50 miles from Hartford, about 45 miles from Providence, and roughly 130 miles from New York City. Traffic can change those estimates. Their locations make a two-resort itinerary possible for visitors staying in eastern Connecticut or southern New England.
Games at Connecticut Tribal Casinos
What's Available · Land-Based
Game categories you'll find in this state
Category 01 · 2 venues
🎰 Slot Machines
Electronic gaming machines including traditional reels, video slots, and video poker. The most widely available form of land-based gaming.
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun publish Class III games including slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and table-game variations. Both properties list poker, while current cash games and tournaments depend on the schedule. Retail sports betting is available at both resorts, and licensed mobile products operate statewide for eligible adults. DraftKings works with Foxwoods and FanDuel works with Mohegan Sun for the respective online products.
Connecticut Gambling Law and Regulation
| Sector | Regulator | Min. Age | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal casinos (Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun) | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and National Indian Gaming Commission | 21 or older | Legal under tribal-state compacts |
| Sports betting (retail and mobile) | Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Department of Consumer Protection | 21 or older | Legal, launched October 2021 |
| Online casino gambling | Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Department of Consumer Protection | 21 or older | Legal, launched October 2021 |
| Online poker | Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Department of Consumer Protection | 21 or older | Legal under multistate agreement |
| State lottery | Connecticut Lottery | 18+ | Legal |
| Commercial casinos | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not authorized in Connecticut |
Connecticut’s tribal gaming framework rests on compacts between the state and the two federally recognized tribes. Public Act 21-23 added sports betting and online casino gambling, with the Department of Consumer Protection and Connecticut Lottery assigned regulatory or operating roles. The state’s published law and compact documents should be used for current revenue-sharing and licensing details.
Quick Visitor Reference
- From New York City: Both resorts are about 130 miles northeast, roughly 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic
- From Boston: About 100 miles southwest, or 1.5 to 2 hours
- From Hartford: About 50 miles southeast, or under 1 hour
- From Providence: About 45 miles west, or under 1 hour
- Poker: Both properties have active poker rooms with daily tournaments and cash games
- Sports betting: Legal, with retail at both casinos and mobile statewide via licensed apps
- Online casino gambling: Legal via licensed Connecticut apps (DraftKings/Foxwoods; FanDuel/Mohegan Sun)
- Minimum age: 21 at both casinos
🇺🇸 Connecticut · 3 cities