The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reported internet casino gross revenue totaling close to $41.5 million for January, an increase of 37.3% compared to the opening month of 2023.
It is the second straight month iGaming operator winnings cleared $40 million, though January’s figure fell well short of December’s record $44.2 million. It was the fifth consecutive month DraftKings and FanDuel — the two licensed platforms in the Nutmeg State — combined to surpass $1 billion handle as the $1.25 billion ranks second all-time as well.
The state was able to levy taxes on nearly $35.3 million in adjusted gross revenue as both operators deducted the maximum 15% allowed in promotional play. The state collected almost $6.4 million in taxes for January, which was nearly $2 million more compared to last year.
