DraftKings to return $3 million to players in Connecticut
The state has a settlement agreement with DraftKings and said the company has agreed to return more than $3 million to 7,000 Connecticut consumers, according to the Department of Consumer Protection.
This is connected to an investigation into alleged violations of state gaming laws related to marketing and advertising.
The Department of Consumer Protection said DraftKings agreed to return money to consumers who participated in certain bonus offers that promised a deposit match or deposit bonus between Oct. 19, 2021, and Jan. 4, 2023.
The state agency said residents who are affected will receive communication about their refund from DraftKings within 60 days.
“We are pleased with the outcome of this investigation and that affected consumers will be made whole,” Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli said in a statement. “Thank you to our Gaming Division team, who work tirelessly on behalf of Connecticut consumers to ensure fairness and safety in our legal gaming marketplace.”