HARTFORD, CT — A major online gaming provider operating illegally in Connecticut has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement, following an enforcement action by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division, on May 30.
High5Games, a licensed online slot content provider, was found to be running an unlicensed digital casino, High5Casino, leading to a license suspension and statewide scrutiny.
The DCP confirmed that High5Games’ license was summarily suspended on March 14, after investigators discovered it had been accepting wagers through the unauthorized platform.
On May 22, the license was reinstated after High5Games shut down the unlicensed casino and consented to terms of a settlement that includes restitution, penalties, and reforms.
As part of the resolution, the company will pay $643,000 in restitution to affected consumers and nearly $800,000 for use in state-led programs including consumer education, protection enforcement, litigation, and complaint resolution.
“This case is just one example of the hard work our Gaming Division does to ensure a fair, safe and legal gaming market in Connecticut,” said DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli. He emphasized that residents misled into wagering on the illicit platform would be compensated.
Gaming Division Director Kris Gilman added, “We are satisfied with the outcome of this investigation, which has resulted in the return of funds to consumers who were harmed by the unfair marketing of an unlicensed sweepstakes casino.”
The DCP issued a clear reminder to residents: only two entities—DraftKings (via Foxwoods) and FanDuel (via Mohegan Sun)—are authorized to operate online casinos in Connecticut.
The department urges consumers to verify licenses before engaging in digital gambling.
Concerns can be submitted to DCP.Gaming@ct.gov.
Support for problem gambling is available through the Connecticut Council on Problem Gaming at www.ccpg.org or by calling 1-888-789-7777.
