Connecticut (CT) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Results Updated On:18 Sep 2025 (GMT)
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| Lucky For Life |
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| Cash 5 |
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| Play4 Day |
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| Play3 Day |
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| Play4 Night |
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| Play3 Night |
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| Lucky Links Day |
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| Lucky Links Night |
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| Play4 Day Wild |
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Connecticut Lottery drawing schedule
All draw times are shown in Eastern Time.
Ticket sales close shortly before each drawing, so make sure to purchase your entries in advance.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Play 3 Day | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 |
| Play 3 Night | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 |
| Play 4 Day | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 | 13:57 |
| Play 4 Night | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 |
| Cash 5 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 | 22:29 |
| Lotto | 22:38 | 22:38 | |||||
| Lucky for Life | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 |
| Powerball | 22:59 | 22:59 | 22:59 | ||||
| Mega Millions | 23:00 | 23:00 |
The Connecticut Lottery terminals are offline each day between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
Connecticut Lottery overview
The Connecticut Lottery began in 1971 when Governor Thomas J. Meskill signed Public Act No. 865 into law.
The first tickets went on sale in February 1972, making it one of the oldest state lotteries in the United States.
Since its launch, the Lottery has generated more than $11 billion for the state’s General Fund, which supports services such as education, health, public safety, and human resources.
At the same time, players have claimed more than $22 billion in prize money.
The Lottery is self-funded and does not receive money from the state treasury.
About 28 cents of every dollar spent on tickets goes directly to the General Fund, while the rest is returned to players as prizes or used to cover operating costs.
Connecticut Lottery games
The Connecticut Lottery offers a mix of in-state draw games, national jackpot games, and instant-win options.
Players can choose daily numbers games like Play3 and Play4, or take part in larger jackpots such as Powerball and Mega Millions.
In addition, scratch tickets and Fast Play games give players the chance to win instantly at any authorized retailer.
1. Powerball
The Connecticut Powerball is a multi-state jackpot game with drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM.
Players pick five numbers plus a Powerball, with jackpots starting at $20 million.
The Power Play option multiplies non-jackpot prizes.
This game is known for producing some of the largest lottery jackpots in the United States.
- Ticket price: $2
- Draw days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Starting jackpot: $20 million
- Multiplier option: Power Play ($1)
2. Mega Millions
Mega Millions is another national jackpot game drawn on Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball from 1 to 25. Jackpots start at $20 million, and the Megaplier option can increase non-jackpot prizes up to five times.
Mega Millions CT is popular for its billion-dollar jackpots that have been awarded in recent years.
- Ticket price: $2
- Draw days: Tuesday, Friday
- Starting jackpot: $20 million
- Multiplier option: Megaplier ($1)
3. Lotto!
Lotto! is Connecticut’s in-state jackpot game with drawings every Tuesday and Friday at 10:38 PM.
Players choose six numbers from 1 to 44 for a chance to win a jackpot that starts at $1 million.
Smaller prizes are also available for matching three, four, or five numbers.
It remains one of the state’s most traditional lottery games.
- Ticket price: $1
- Draw days: Tuesday, Friday
- Starting jackpot: $1 million
- Matrix: 6/44
4. Cash5
Cash5 is a nightly draw game with a top prize of $100,000.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 35, with the option to add a Kicker for an additional $0.50.
The Kicker allows players to swap one number and unlock more ways to win.
Its simple format and affordable cost make it one of the most played games in Connecticut.
- Ticket price: $1
- Draw days: Daily
- Top prize: $100,000
- Add-on: Kicker ($0.50)
5. Lucky for Life
Lucky for Life Connecticut is a multi-state game that offers a unique top prize of $1,000 a day for life.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 48 and one Lucky Ball from 1 to 18, with drawings held daily at 10:38 PM.
Winners can choose between lifetime annuity payments or a one-time lump sum.
The game is known for its unusual prize structure compared to other lotteries.
- Ticket price: $2
- Draw days: Daily
- Top prize: $1,000 a day for life or $5.75 million lump sum
- Matrix: 5/48 + 1/18
6. Play3 with Wild Ball
Play3 is a daily numbers game drawn twice per day, at 1:57 PM and 10:29 PM.
Players pick three digits from 0 to 9 and can wager in different ways, such as Straight, Box, or Combo.
The Wild Ball add-on doubles the ticket cost but increases chances of winning by allowing substitutions in the draw.
Connecticut Play3 has a top prize of $2,500, depending on the wager type and amount.
- Ticket price: $0.50 – $5
- Draw days: Daily (day and night)
- Top prize: Up to $2,500
- Add-on: Wild Ball (doubles ticket price)
7. Play4 with Wild Ball
Connecticut Play4 works much like Play3 but uses four digits, giving players more prize possibilities.
The game is drawn twice a day at 1:57 PM and 10:29 PM.
Players can bet Straight, Box, Combo, or Pairs, tailoring wagers to their preference.
The Wild Ball option increases odds of winning, with a maximum payout of $25,000.
- Ticket price: $0.50 – $5
- Draw days: Daily (day and night)
- Top prize: Up to $25,000
- Add-on: Wild Ball (doubles ticket price)
8. Keno
Keno draws take place every four minutes between 5:04 AM and 1:56 AM, offering players hundreds of chances to win each day.
Players choose how many numbers (spots) to play, from 1 to 10, and match them against numbers drawn from 1 to 80.
Payouts vary depending on how many spots are chosen and the stake wagered.
A Bonus Multiplier option can double the wager and increase non-jackpot prizes.
- Ticket price: $1 – $20
- Draw frequency: Every 4 minutes (5:04 AM – 1:56 AM)
- Top prize: Up to $1 million
- Add-on: Bonus Multiplier
9. Scratch Games
Scratch Games are instant-win tickets available at thousands of retailers across Connecticut.
Players reveal the play area to see if they have won, with jackpots that can reach into the millions depending on the game.
Ticket prices range from $1 to $50, with higher-priced games generally offering better odds.
Games are retired once all top prizes are claimed, and remaining prize information is listed on the official lottery site.
- Price range: $1 – $50
- Top prizes: Up to $4 million
- Sales: Available at authorized retailers
- Note: Games are removed from sale when all jackpots are claimed
10. Fast Play
Fast Play games were introduced in 2020 and combine features of scratch-offs with draw games.
Tickets are printed on demand from lottery terminals and reveal instantly whether you have won.
Prices range from $1 to $5, with progressive jackpots available on some games.
The jackpots grow with each ticket sold until a winning play is printed.
- Price range: $1 – $5
- Top prizes: Vary, with progressive jackpots available
- Sales: On-demand at lottery terminals
- Game type: Instant win
Expired games
The Connecticut Lottery occasionally retires games.
One example is Lucky Links, which ended on June 30, 2020.
Tickets for this game can no longer be purchased or claimed, but players may still see references to it in older results.
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.
How to buy Connecticut Lottery tickets
Tickets for Connecticut Lottery games can be purchased in person at more than 2,800 licensed retailers across the state.
Look for signs showing “Lottery Sold Here” at convenience stores, supermarkets, and gas stations.
You must be at least 18 years old to buy tickets.
Tickets cannot be purchased online or by phone, and sales close shortly before each drawing.
For multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, you can also buy Advance Play tickets to cover several drawings at once.
Advance Play options
Connecticut Lottery players can purchase tickets for multiple draws in advance.
The number of draws available depends on the game.
| Game | Advance Draws Available |
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| Play3 Day | Up to 7 consecutive draws |
| Play3 Night | Up to 7 consecutive draws |
| Play4 Day | Up to 7 consecutive draws |
| Play4 Night | Up to 7 consecutive draws |
| Cash5 | Up to 26 consecutive draws |
| Lotto! | Up to 26 consecutive draws |
| Lucky for Life | Up to 26 consecutive draws |
| Powerball | Up to 26 consecutive draws |
| Mega Millions | Up to 26 consecutive draws |
| Keno | Up to 20 consecutive draws |
Advance Play allows you to secure entries for upcoming drawings without having to visit a retailer before each one.
This feature is especially popular for daily games such as Play3 and Play4.
Odds and jackpots
Each Connecticut Lottery game offers different odds and prize levels.
While daily numbers games provide better chances of winning smaller amounts, jackpot games like Powerball and Mega Millions offer the largest prizes with much longer odds.
| Game | Overall Odds of Winning | Minimum Jackpot / Top Prize |
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| Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $20 million |
| Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $20 million |
| Lucky for Life | 1 in 30,821,472 | $1,000 a day for life or $5.75 million lump sum |
| Lotto! | 1 in 7,059,052 | $1 million |
| Cash5 | 1 in 324,632 | $100,000 |
| Play4 | 1 in 10,000 | Up to $25,000 |
| Play3 | 1 in 1,000 | Up to $2,500 |
| Keno | Varies by wager | Up to $1 million |
Smaller games such as Play3 and Play4 give players much stronger odds of winning but pay smaller prizes.
Jackpot games provide huge payouts but are much harder to win.
How to claim Connecticut Lottery prizes
You have 180 days to claim draw-game prizes from the date of the drawing.
For scratch games, you have 180 days from the official end-of-game date.
What to bring
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Your signed winning ticket
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Two valid forms of identification, one of which must be a photo ID
Where to claim, by prize amount
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Up to $599: Claim at any authorized Connecticut Lottery retailer or by mail.
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$600 to $5,000: Claim at any High-Tier Claim Center, at Connecticut Lottery Headquarters, or by mail.
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$5,001 to $49,999: Claim at Connecticut Lottery Headquarters or by mail.
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$50,000 and over: Claim in person at Connecticut Lottery Headquarters.
Note: Prizes over 5,000 dollars are subject to federal and state withholding at payment. See the Taxes section for details.
Claim by mail
Send the following:
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Signed original ticket
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Copies of two valid IDs, one must be a photo ID
Mail to:
- CT Lottery Claims Dept.
15 Sterling Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492
Tips for mailing:
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Complete the information on the back of your ticket before mailing.
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Keep copies of everything you send.
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Use a trackable mail service.
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Mailed claims are processed in the order received.
In-person locations
- Connecticut Lottery Headquarters
15 Sterling Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492
Phone: (860) 713-2700
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
High-Tier Claim Centers
- Crossroads Card & Gift
280 Connecticut Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
Phone: (203) 852-9671
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- DADA Grocery LLC
757 Meriden Road
Waterbury, CT 06705
Phone: (203) 573-0029
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sully’s Mobil
382 Vauxhall Street
New London, CT 06320
Phone: (860) 443-5938
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Additional claim locations
- PeoplesBank Arena Sports Bar & Fanatics Sportsbook
1 Civic Center Plaza
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 982-1655
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Fanatics Sportsbook at Total Mortgage Arena
600 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: (860) 398-0524
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Connecticut Lottery App
The Connecticut Lottery’s free mobile app is available to download to mobile or tablet via the Apple Store and Google Play Store.
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
Taxes on lottery winnings in Connecticut
Tax withholding in Connecticut depends on your residency status and the size of your prize.
The Lottery reports certain prizes to the IRS and withholds taxes at the time of payment where required.
When you claim a Connecticut Lottery prize of $600 or more, the Lottery will issue you a W-2G form.
This form reports your winnings to the IRS and the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
You will receive a copy for your own tax filing records.
Reporting threshold
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Prizes of $600 or more that are at least 300 times the wager are reported to the IRS.
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The withholding rules below apply based on prize amount and residency.
US citizens and residents
| Prize amount | State tax | Federal tax | Total withheld |
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| $600 to $5,000* | 6.99% | 0% | 6.99% |
| Over $5,000 | 6.99% | 24% | 30.99% |
* Prize must also be at least 300 times the wager to be subject to this withholding in the $600 to $5,000 bracket.
Non-US citizens or non-residents
| Prize amount | State tax | Federal tax | Total withheld |
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| Over $5,000 | 6.99% | 30% | 36.99% |
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Withholding occurs at payment for prizes that meet the thresholds above.
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Tax rules do not change based on age; eligible prizes are still subject to withholding.
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For personalized advice about your total tax liability or potential refunds, consider consulting a tax professional.
Connecticut Lottery history and fund allocation
The Connecticut Lottery was created in 1971 when Governor Thomas J. Meskill signed Public Act No. 865 into law.
The first tickets went on sale in February 1972, making Connecticut one of the earliest states in the country to launch a lottery.
Over the years, the Lottery has added more games, including Lotto!, Cash5, Play3, Play4, and Keno.
Connecticut joined Powerball in 1995, Mega Millions in 2010, and helped introduce Lucky for Life in 2012.
Since its inception, the Lottery has generated more than $11 billion for the state’s General Fund.
At the same time, players have claimed over $22 billion in prize money.
The General Fund supports a wide range of state programs such as education, healthcare, public safety, human services, and conservation.
By law, Connecticut Lottery proceeds must supplement, not replace, existing state funding.
Roughly 28 cents of every ticket dollar goes to the General Fund, with the remainder returned as prizes or used for operating costs.
The Lottery is fully self-funded and does not rely on state taxpayer dollars for its operation.
Notable Connecticut Lottery winners
Over the years, Connecticut players have claimed some remarkable prizes from both in-state and multi-state games.
A few of the largest wins include:
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$254.2 million Powerball jackpot won in November 2011 by the Putnam Avenue Family Trust, the biggest prize in Connecticut Lottery history.
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$184.3 million Powerball jackpot sold at One Stop Convenience in Cheshire in February 2022.
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$60 million Powerball prize claimed in Seymour in June 2012.
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$59.5 million Powerball jackpot sold in Seymour in June 2005.
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$36.3 million Powerball prize sold in Danbury in May 1997.
More recently, Connecticut has also seen major wins from scratch tickets and Lucky for Life.
In 2025, a player in Stamford claimed a $98 million Mega Millions jackpot, and another winner from Bridgeport took home $5 million from a scratch game.
Customer support and contact information
The Connecticut Lottery provides several ways for players to get assistance with tickets, prizes, or general questions.
Connecticut Lottery Headquarters
- Address:
Connecticut Lottery Corporation
15 Sterling Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492 - Phone: (860) 713-2700
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (excluding holidays)
Online support
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Official website: ctlottery.org
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Contact form: Available here on the official website
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Email response time: Typically within 3-5 business days
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Mobile app: Free for iOS and Android, offering features such as ticket scanning, winning number updates, and a store locator
Connecticut Lottery social media
You can also find out about CT Lottery news on social media:
Connecticut Lottery FAQs
Looking for an answer you've not yet read on our page?
Here are the most commonly asked questions with regard to the CT Lottery…
How many numbers do you need to win Cash 5 in CT?
You need to match at least two numbers to win a prize in Cash 5. Matching all five numbers wins the top prize of $100,000. Adding the Kicker option gives you more ways to win.
What happens to unclaimed Cash 5 prizes?
Unclaimed prizes are transferred to the Connecticut Lottery and then moved into the state’s General Fund. This money helps pay for public services such as education, health, and public safety. Always check your tickets quickly, as you only have 180 days to claim.
Has anyone in CT ever won Mega Millions?
Yes, Connecticut has had Mega Millions winners, including jackpot prizes worth tens of millions. The state also produces many secondary prize winners in every draw. One of the largest Connecticut Mega Millions wins was a $60 million jackpot in 2012.
Where can I cash my Lottery ticket over $600 in CT?
Prizes over $600 can be claimed at the Connecticut Lottery Headquarters or a High-Tier Claim Center. You will need to bring the winning ticket and two valid forms of ID. Some prizes can also be mailed in, depending on the amount.
How much is Powerball CT?
A Powerball ticket in Connecticut costs $2 per play. You can add the Power Play option for $1, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes. Jackpots start at $20 million and can reach much higher.
What is the most winning lottery ticket?
Scratch games are the most frequently won lottery tickets because they have many prize levels and better odds. Play3 and Play4 also produce frequent winners due to their daily draws. Jackpot games like Powerball and Mega Millions pay less often but offer much larger prizes.
Can I remain anonymous if I win the lottery in Connecticut?
Connecticut law requires the Lottery to release the winner’s name, town, and prize amount as public record. However, winners with a valid protective order or Address Confidentiality Program card may stay anonymous. Some winners also choose to claim through a trust to reduce publicity.
What happens if I lose my ticket?
Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, which means whoever holds the ticket can claim the prize. Lost or damaged tickets cannot be replaced or reissued by the Lottery. To protect yourself, always sign the back of your ticket as soon as you buy it.
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.
References
- Connecticut Lottery Responsible Gambling Resources
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
- Connecticut General Assembly
- IRS: Tax Information for Lottery Winnings
