Connecticut (CT) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

About the Connecticut Lottery

Like many US state lotteries, the Connecticut Lottery was conceived with the purpose of generating revenue for the state. The Connecticut Lottery began in 1971 when Governor Thomas J. Meskill signed Public Act No. 865. A bipartisan team of commissioners was then selected to get everything in place for the first draw the following year. Since then, the Connecticut Lottery has generated over $10.6 billion of revenue for local causes.

Connecticut Lottery Rules

There are a few things to consider before you purchase a Connecticut Lottery ticket:

• You must be 18 years of age to play;
• Non-residents and foreign persons who win $599 or more must process winning tickets at the Connecticut Lottery Headquarters;
• Otherwise, anyone can purchase a Connecticut Lottery ticket  —  you do not have to be a US citizen or Connecticut resident.

Connecticut Lottery Tickets

Customers can buy tickets from any of the 2,800 retailers located across the state. ‘Lottery Sold Here’ signs are common at these locations. After the draw, you must claim any winnings within 180 days.

Can I buy CT tickets online?

No, Connecticut Lottery tickets cannot be purchased online. Instead, customers must pick up tickets from one of the state retailers selling tickets. Indeed, these retailers earn revenue from their lottery ticket sales, meaning these purchases are another way the lottery supports the local community.

Connecticut Lottery Games and Drawing Schedules

So, what are the main CT lottery games on offer?

Powerball

Powerball is a lottery game played all across the US. Join your fellow Americans every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59pm to see if you can land a jackpot of at least $20 million. With a $2 ticket, unlike Mega Millions you choose five white ball numbers and one Powerball number  —  match all of these to land the jackpot prize. You can increase potential non-jackpot winnings up to 10x by adding the $1 Power Play to your ticket.

Mega Millions

Another of the nation’s favourite lottery games is Mega Millions. Once again, Mega Millions jackpot winners will take home at least $20 million. Mega Millions tickets cost $2 and involve five white ball numbers and one yellow Mega Ball from 1 to 25. Matching all six of those Mega Millions numbers lands you the jackpot, while you can also pick up Lottery prizes with eight other smaller combinations. Finally, the Megaplier costs an extra $1 and multiples non-jackpot wins up to 5x.

Lotto

Connecticut’s main state lottery game is the Lotto! Numbers are drawn Tuesdays and Fridays around 10:38pm and tickets cost just $1. Unlike Mega Millions Players choose six numbers and can land the jackpot, which is typically around $2 million, by matching all six. Smaller prizes are up for grabs for matching three, four, or five numbers.

Lucky for Life

Lucky for Life is the nightly lottery game offering a top prize of $365,000 paid to you every year, for life. Unlike, Mega Millions A $2 ticket with five white ball numbers and one Lucky Ball also puts you in contention of the nine additional prize levels from $3 to $25,000 a year for life.

Cash5

A top prize of $100,000 is up for grabs in Cash5, a nightly lottery game costing $1 per wager. In Cash5, you choose five numbers 1 to 35 and have the option of adding a Kicker for $0.50. The Kicker gives you an extra number and better chances of success.

Play3 with Wild Ball

If you’d like to have two chances a day to win prizes up to $2,500, Play3 with Wild Ball could be for you. This is a flexible game that offers several ways to win:

• Straight
• Box
• Straight/Box
• Pairs
• Combo

With these options, you can wager between $0.50 and $5.00. Choosing a Wild Ball doubles the cost of your ticket and can replace one of the lottery numbers drawn to help you win.

Play4 with Wild Ball

Play4 with Wild Ball naturally works in a similar way, but offers a higher potential win of $25,000, as there are more winning combinations available with four numbers and an additional Wild Ball.

How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Connecticut

If you’re the lucky winner of a Connecticut Lottery prize, you’ll have 180 days from the draw date to claim. 

Winners can claim prizes up to $49,999 by mail. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Sign your ticket  —  this indicates that you are the owner of the original winning ticket;
2. Complete any requested information on the back of your ticket;
3. Attach a copy of two valid forms of ID;
4. Mail these to: CT Lottery Claims Dept., 777 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

If your prize is $50,000 or more, or you’d prefer to claim in person:

• Up to $599  —  You can claim from a lottery retailer;
• Up to $5,000  —  Claim at a CT Lottery High-Tier Claim Center or CT Lottery Headquarters;
• $5,001 and above  —  Claim from the CT Lottery Headquarters.

Notable Winners of Connecticut Lotteries

There are new big winners of CTLottery games all the time, including the following:

• Jim Smith in Naugatuck took $100,000 from Cash5 in September 2021 after picking up a ticket at the Metro Food Mart. Jim saw his lucky numbers appear on the news the morning after the draw;
• West Hartford’s Jenella Ross struck lucky on Play4 in June 2021. She landed $7,604 after entering her birthday as her four numbers on a ticket purchased at Hartford Mart;
• Brian Mari bagged an even larger Play4 win of $22,604 when he picked up a ticket at Cardsmart in Milford. He won via a Straight and saw his big win after the cat woke him up early in the morning following the night draw;
• Kensington’s Christine Doyle also elected to play her birthday numbers when she bought a Powerball ticket at Berlin Spirits in January 2020. She won $50,007 after matching four winning numbers plus the Powerball.

Connecticut Lottery Scratch Games

Many Connecticut players love the instant win nature of Scratch Games, along with the range of themes available. Scratch Games can be bought from licensed retailers, with ticket prices ranging from $1 to $30. Top prizes feature in games such as Golden Riches and Mega Multiplier, where a $1,000,000 jackpot is up for grabs.

CTLottery Second Chances – What is Second Chance?

Second Chance gives players another chance to win if their ticket wasn’t a winner the first time around. It is only available on Scratch Games, but not on a regular basis in Connecticut. The best thing to do is to check in with the CT Lottery regularly to see what Second Chance promotions are currently available.

Information on the Connecticut Lottery

Connecticut Lottery Office

The Connecticut Lottery Office’s address is:

Connecticut Lottery Corporation

777 Brook Street

Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Connecticut Lottery Cooperation Customer Support

Customers can get in touch with the Connecticut Lottery for support in a number of ways:

• Check the FAQs page for quick answers to common queries
• Call (860) 713-2700 if you have a question or you’re a winner
• Email through an online form

Connecticut Lottery Claim Center

• Call (860) 713-2700
• Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Connecticut Lottery Social Accounts

You can also find out about CT Lottery news on social media:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

Connecticut Lottery Apps and Technology

The Connecticut Lottery’s free mobile app is available to download to mobile or tablet via the Apple and Google Play app stores.

The CTLottery App has the following key features:

• Ticket scanner to check if you are a winner;
• Displays all the different CT Lottery games available;
• Lists all the latest winning numbers;
• Store locator feature to see where to play.

Connecticut Tax Information

Winnings from Connecticut Lotteries are subject to tax by law. Any winnings of $600 or more that are at least 300x the amount wagered must be reported to the IRS, and also have a 6.99% state income tax applied. There is an additional 24% federal tax on lottery wins above $5,000.

Connecticut Lottery FAQs

Are Connecticut lottery rules different if you play online?

As Connecticut lottery tickets cannot be purchased online, the same rules apply to all ticket purchases.

How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?

We source information about different lotteries from the official sites and regularly monitor the games and jackpots to ensure we provide accurate information.

How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Connecticut lottery?

You can collect prizes in person to receive them straight away. For tickets sent off in the mail, claims are processed in the order they are received, with prizes usually sent out within 14 days.

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