High 5 Games is an online gaming company. It will pay $1.44 million to settle claims it ran an unlicensed online casino in Connecticut. The state’s DCP or Department of Consumer Protection said that the High 5 Casino platform broke gaming laws through offering casino games without a license.
With 911 users losing about $938,000, around 1,100 Connecticut residents have used the unlicensed platform since March 2023. The DCP found that 108 users were on the state’s self-exclusion list for problem gamblers.
The company stopped operating its casino in Connecticut. After High 5 Games met settlement terms, the DCP returned its supplier license on May 22, 2025.
After the settlement, the DCP dropped over 1,000 criminal charges. High 5 Games did not admit guilt. Bryan Cafferelli, the DCP Commissioner, said the agreement ensures consumers receive full restitution.
The settlement highlights that High 5 Games must use technology to restrict Connecticut residents from accessing its platform. This stops access to the platform with VPNs.
There’s a flat deal that the company cannot offer sweepstakes games without a license. A condition of the settlement is that High 5 will send reports every three months until April 2026 to show it follows the rules.
The settlement includes $643,000 to repay 794 customers, as well as $800,000 for consumer protection programs. These funds will be used to help consumer complaints, as well as responsible gaming programs. Unclaimed repayment money after six months goes to the state.
Bryan Cafferelli, DCP Commissioner said that this case is one example of their Gaming Division’s work to ensure a fair, safe, and legal gaming market. Director Kris Gilman stated that they are satisfied with the return of funds to consumers harmed by this unlicensed casino.
High 5 Games’ offerings fans aren’t completely losing access to the services of the provider. Players may not be aware they’re using the games of the brand elsewhere within the legal online casino space.
