The Connecticut Lottery Corporation named Fanatics Betting and Gaming as its new sports betting partner Friday, completing an eight-month process and securing a commercial provider to operate the state lottery’s mobile and retail sportsbook channels.
Fanatics’ entry into the Nutmeg State thrusts the upstart sportsbook into direct competition with DraftKings and FanDuel, which dominate market share in the New England jurisdiction. Upon Fanatics’ launch, the trio will be the only operators with market access in Connecticut, a state that is located within shouting distance of New York City. It’s also home to the University of Connecticut, whose Storrs campus is located less than 100 miles from the Boston Harbor.
