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DCP Announces Settlement with High5Games over Operation of Illegal Online Casino

High5 has ceased operations of online casino in Connecticut, agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to consumers, state for alleged violations of Connecticut law
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Consumer Protection Issues Two Summary Suspensions for SN Smoke & Vape in Stratford

The Department of Consumer Protection has issuedtwo summary suspensions of the Lottery Sales Agent license and Electronic Cigarette Dealer registration for SN Smoke & Vape (LSA.117565 & ECD.01985),located at 665 Honeyspot Rd in Stratford.
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Consumer Protection Issues Summary Suspension for Planet Zaza in East Haven

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has issued a summary suspension of the registration for Electronic Cigarette Dealer, Planet Zaza. An Electronic Cigarette Dealer (“ECD”) registration, issued by DCP, authorizes holders to sell, offer for sale or possess with intent to sell an electronic nicotine delivery system or vape delivery system. 
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