High 5 Games Faces 1,065 Criminal Charges in Connecticut License Suspension
High 5 Games faces 1,065 criminal counts and license suspension in Connecticut for operating an illegal online casino. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division discovered the company was running an unlicensed platform called High 5 Casino while simultaneously operating as a licensed service provider for legal gaming platforms in the state.
Key findings from the investigation:
- Over 1,100 Connecticut customers made deposits on the unlicensed platform
- 911 players lost a total of $937,938
- 108 self-excluded players lost nearly $300,000
- Each criminal count is a Class A misdemeanor with penalties up to one year in jail and $2,000 fine
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The DCP emphasized that only DraftKings and FanDuel are licensed to accept online casino bets in Connecticut. The department will seek restitution for affected customers who lost money on the illegal platform.
High 5 Games responded to the charges stating they have "always upheld the highest regulatory standards" throughout their 30-year history. The company expressed commitment to:
- Maintaining responsible and transparent business practices
- Cooperating with Connecticut regulators
- Resolving the matter while preserving gaming license integrity
- Continuing their role as a B2B supplier in regulated markets
DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli stated that High 5 Games "took advantage of their credential to mislead consumers" and emphasized that holding a gaming license is a privilege that requires serious responsibility.