Connecticut Online Sports Betting Soft Launches Today – Register at Online Sportsbooks in CT
- A soft launch for online sports betting in Connecticut is set for Tuesday, October 12, 2021
- Connecticut online sports betting officially launches on Tuesday, October 19, 2021
- CT sports bettors can make a choice from among three online sportsbooks on launch day
The long-awaited day has finally arrived for Connecticut sports bettors.
Technically, the official launch day for legal online sports betting in the state is set for October 19. However, CT sports betting is going with a soft launch on Tuesday, a way of ensuring all the bugs are out of the system and assuring that all the bells and whistles are in working order. The soft launch, originally planned for October 7, was delayed one week.
Here’s how the soft launch is working:
750 customers are granted early access to the three online sportsbooks entering Connecticut: FanDuel, SugarHouse (Rush Street Interactive), and DraftKings. On Tuesday and Wednesday, select customers will be able to place wagers between 3-11 p.m. through these three sportsbooks. Those times alter to 12 p.m.-11:59 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.
How to Sign Up for Sportsbooks in Connecticut
Signing up at SugarHouse Connecticut is among the easiest processes of any online sportsbooks. For starters, access the Sugarhouse sportsbook desktop or mobile site. Next, click on the “Join Now” button.
Once on the signup page, new customers will be prompted to provide an active e-mail address. They will also need to create a unique username and password to be able to access the SugarHouse site in the future. Finally, a banking method must be chosen and linked to the account.
#BREAKING: Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection announced Friday that a 7-day soft launch for statewide online sports betting will begin Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. https://t.co/BVkyXxhGz4
— FOX61 (@FOX61News) October 8, 2021
In order to register at FanDuel Connecticut, new players start out by going to the FanDuel desktop site, or the FanDuel app. Clicking on the “join now” icon will launch the registration process. It will be necessary to input personal information including first and last name, home address, phone number, e-mail address, social security number and date of birth.
At this point, FanDuel newcomers must create a username and password that is unique to them and then decide upon a funding option for their account.
Connecticut Sports Betting Promos Available During Soft Launch
All three of the Connecticut online sports betting sites launching on Tuesday are offering signup bonuses to new customers who join up at their sites.
(Well, now that his @Jeopardy run has ended, will @AmodioMatt be one of those 750 #Connecticut residents betting on sports online tomorrow? 😉 ) https://t.co/W8gX4BseQb
— Quote Of The Day, #Connecticut (@QOTDCT) October 11, 2021
SugarHouse, partnering with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, is offering a 100% first deposit match bonus worth up to $250. FanDuel, working in partnership with Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, is offering new players a $1,000 risk-free first bet. DraftKings, partnering with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, provides new players with a deposit bonus of up to $1,000.
FanDuel Connecticut $1,000 Risk-Free Bet
Who says there’s no second chances in life? Certainly not FanDuel Connecticut. With their $1,000 risk-free first bet, new players can wager up to $1,000 on their initial bet. If it wins, you’re in the money. If not, they’ll give the $1,000 back for another try. It truly is a no-lose scenario.
Here’s how it works:
- First, complete the registration to open a FanDuel Sportsbook account
- Make an initial wager of up to $1,000
- If the bet doesn’t cash, the stake is returned to the player’s account in site credit up to $1,000
SugarHouse Sportsbook Connecticut $250 Deposit Match
While on the surface the SugarHouse signup offer might not seem as lucrative as some other online sports betting sites, read the fine print and it will change that opinion. Many sites attach a lengthy rollover requirement to bonus funds. With SugarHouse the $250 deposit bonus is delivered with a paltry 1x rollover requirement attached.
Here’s how to get the bonus:
- Register a new account with SugarHouse Sportsbook
- Enter the promo code “20MATCH” when prompted during the signup process
- Deposit $250 to maximize this promotional offer
- New players will receive a $250 matching bonus upon completing the signup process
- This bonus cash can be used to place other bets with SugarHouse
Enjoy the action out there if you’re one of the lucky few who manage to secure a spot in the Connecticut online sports betting soft launch!
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
