High 5 Games Withdraws from Connecticut After $1.5M Settlement

High 5 Games, a Delaware-based games provider, has officially closed its doors on the Connecticut gaming scene. In the latest twist to its colorful iGaming history, the popular content provider has agreed to pay the $1.5 million settlement with the Connecticut regulators. With this latest development, its popular slots are now only available and playable in the friendly sweeps states, such as Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin. 

High5Games Gets Flagged, Settles After Running Illegal Online Casino

High5Games' woes started in early 2025 when the state regulator suspended its license after completing its investigation. Based on the investigation, the Delaware-based company was found to be operating an unlicensed gambling site called “High 5 Casino” within the state, accepting real money bets from residents. 

The regulator cited the operator’s decision to accept bets from around 1,100 Connecticut residents, including 108 players on the state’s Voluntary Self-Exclusion List. In regulated gambling, players may opt to apply for self-exclusion—a service that will prevent them from accessing or receiving notifications from a casino or betting site. 

Self-exclusion services are aimed at protecting players and promoting responsible gambling. However, these players managed to access the website and lost nearly $300,000, for total losses of around $938,000. After finalizing the investigation, the company’s license was suspended on March 14th, 2025.

What’s In the Terms?

Immediately after receiving the notice, High5Games stopped the operations of its casino. Also, the company was made to comply with the following terms and conditions:

• A flat agreement that the company cannot offer sweeps games without a license.
• High5Games must send reports every quarter until April 2026 to show its commitment to the rules.
• The company must pay $643,000 to 794 customers, and another $800,000 for the state’s consumer protection programs.

According to the Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division, the ruling aims to promote a fair, safe, and legal gaming market. Bryan Cafferilli, DCP Commissioner, added that they’re “satisfied with the return of funds to consumers harmed by this unlicensed casino”.

So, What Now for High5Games?

So, should Connecticut players say goodbye to the premium slots of High5Games? Not quite. 

Many players may not be aware that they’re playing the company’s games in other legit sweeps casinos. There are authorized gaming operators in the state, including FanDuel and DraftKings, and High5Games is a top supplier for slots.

REFERENCES:

• State of Connecticut
• Department of Consumer Protection
• Self-Exclusion, State of Connecticut