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Connecticut In-Person Casinos (2026)
Permitted: Connecticut has two tribal casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, with full slots, table games and retail sportsbooks.
Connecticut has two tribal casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, with full slots, table games and retail sportsbooks. The state lottery (incl. keno) and charitable gaming are also legal. There are no commercial non-tribal casinos.
Official source: portal.ct.gov →
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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Connecticut
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- MassachusettsPermitted
Massachusetts has three commercial casinos, all non-tribal; minimum age 21 for casinos. They are Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park (slots parlor). The MA Lottery, pari-mutuel/simulcast and charitable gaming are also legal.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: massgaming.com · Full Massachusetts rule →
- New YorkPermitted
New York allows in-person casino gaming; the casino/racino age is 21+. Commercial casinos (upstate), tribal casinos, and racinos/VLT facilities statewide; three NYC-area downstate licenses awarded Dec 2025 (opening later this decade). State lottery and charitable gaming.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: gaming.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
- Rhode IslandPermitted
Rhode Island has two commercial casinos, and the minimum age varies by venue. Bally's operates Twin River Lincoln and Tiverton — slots, table games, retail sportsbooks. No tribal casinos. State lottery (incl. iLottery) and charitable gaming. Floor age 18; 21 where alcohol is served — check the venue's age policy before you go.
Verified Jul 27, 2026 · Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →
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