High5Games and Connecticut agree to a $1.5 million settlement in the sweepstakes lawsuit.

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has announced a settlement with High5Games, an online gaming service provider. The agreement, amounting to nearly $1.5 million, comes after the regulator identified irregularities in High5Games' offerings within the state.

The Department of Consumer Protection (DPC) asserted that High5Games violated state gambling laws, leading to an investigation into the company's operations. It was found that High5Games was running an unlicensed online casino named High5Casino. As a consequence, the regulator suspended High5Games' license on March 14, 2025. However, following a settlement, the department has confirmed that the license for their Online Gaming Service Provider permit has been reinstated. Regarding these events, Department Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli commented in an official statement: We are pleased that Connecticut consumers, who were misled into betting on an unlicensed platform, will be compensated, and that this company has halted its unlicensed casino operations in Connecticut. Commissioner Cafferelli noted that this case exemplifies the diligent efforts of the Gaming Division to ensure gambling is conducted legally and safely in the United States.

High5Games has been allowed to offer its products to licensed local operators since May 22, 2025, once again under a local license. A penalty of $1.5 million will be allocated among various parties. Players who have incurred losses at High5Casino are expected to receive approximately $643,000 in restitution. An additional $800,000 will fund consumer complaint resolution programs, consumer protection enforcement and litigation, and consumer education, according to the announcement on the watchdog's official website. Kris Gilman, Director of the Department of Consumer Protection's Gaming Division, expressed satisfaction with the resolution. Gilman stated that consumers affected by misleading marketing would get their money returned. If you're going to gamble, Connecticut is the best state to do so. We diligently maintain fairness in our licensed market, and if violations occur, we strive to ensure consumers are compensated, Gilman emphasized. Connecticut is also addressing issues with Kalshi, but that matter is still under review. (Note: