Connecticut Lottery Headquarters

Phone: (860) 713-2700
- Opening times:
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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Connecticut. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
The Connecticut Lottery Headquarters will be closed on Monday, January 18. Prizes can still be claimed from the High-Tier Claim Centers.
The Connecticut Lottery is accepting drop-off claims for prizes over $599, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
No claims are being processed on Sundays at the Sully's Mobil Claim Center.
Prizes up to $599 can be claimed in person from lottery retailers, or by mail.
Prizes up to $5,000 may be claimed in-person from the High-Tier Claim Centers or the Lottery Headquarters (restrictions apply), by mail or drop-off.
Prizes between $5,001 and $99,999 may be claimed in-person from the Lottery Headquarters (restrictions apply), or by drop-off.
Prizes between $10,000 and $49,999 may be claimed by mail or in-person by appointment only from the Lottery Headquarters.
All prizes of $50,000 and above must be claimed in person by appointment only from Connecticut Lottery Headquarters.
For appointments call (860) 713-2679.
All prizes may be claimed by mail: sign the ticket, and send them to the Connecticut Lottery Headquarters along with two signed forms of identification. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
A quick summary of all the Connecticut State Lottery games.
Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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Play3 Day | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 1:45 p.m. |
Play3 Night | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 10:15 p.m. |
Play4 Day | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 1:45 p.m. |
Play4 Night | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 10:15 p.m. |
Cash5 | Top Prize | 5 from 1-35 | 10:20 p.m. |
Lotto! | Jackpot | 6 from 1-44 | 10:20 p.m. |
Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 10:00 p.m. |
Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70+ 1 from 1-25 | 10:45 p.m. |
Lucky for Life | Top Prize | 5 from 1-48 + 1 from 1-18 | 9:30 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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Play3 Day | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. |
Play3 Night | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. |
Play4 Day | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. | 1:57 p.m. |
Play4 Night | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. |
Cash 5 | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. | 10:29 p.m. |
Lotto! | 10:38 p.m. | 10:38 p.m. | |||||
Powerball | 10:59 p.m. | 10:59 p.m. | |||||
Mega Millions | 11:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | |||||
Lucky for Life | 10:38 p.m. | 10:38 p.m. | |||||
All times displayed in Connecticut local time. |
In the state of Connecticut, you can purchase lottery tickets in advance for consecutive draws.
Game | Advanced Draws |
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Play3 Day | up to 7 |
Play3 Night | up to 7 |
Play4 Day | up to 7 |
Play4 Night | up to 7 |
Cash5 | up to 26 |
Lotto! | up to 26 |
Powerball | up to 26 |
Mega Millions | up to 26 |
Lucky for Life | up to 26 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Connecticut.
Postal Address: Connecticut Lottery Claims Dept., 777 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
The Connecticut Lottery is required to withhold state taxes for some prizes as well as federal income tax on all winnings of more than $5,000.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes, for all U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Connecticut.
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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$600 or more* | State Tax | 6.99% |
Federal Tax | 0% | |
Total: 6.99% |
*They also have to be at least 300 times the amount of the wager.
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 6.99% |
Federal Tax | 24% | |
Total: 30.99% |
If the winner is not a citizen or is not a resident of the U.S., the taxes withheld by the Connecticut Lottery are different:
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 6.99% |
Federal Tax | 30% | |
Total: 36.99% |
The following Connecticut Lottery games are expired and you can no longer claim prizes for these games.
Game | Last Draw Date |
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Lucky Links Day | Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 |
Lucky Links Night | Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 |
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation launched in 1971, and the first ticket was sold in 1972 on February 15. Governor Thomas J. Meskill was the government official at the time that allowed the license when he signed Public Act No. 865.
The Connecticut Lottery is made up of a variety of in-house drawing games, and the lottery also takes part in Powerball and Mega Millions draws. The Connecticut Lottery even offers to this day, their original lottery under the name of Lotto!.
Popular draw games in the state include Play3, Play4, Cash5, and Lotto!. In 2016, the Connecticut Lottery also started offering Keno, with draws taking place at 4-minute intervals. Players must be 18 years or older to play the lottery in Connecticut.
Phone Number: (860) 713-2700
Yes. Connecticut state lotteries, like Cash5 and Lotto!, along with Lucky for Life, Mega Millions, and Powerball tickets can be purchased for 26 draws in advance. Play3 and Play4 tickets can be purchased for up to 7 draws in advance. All you have to do is mark the Advance Action box on your lottery play slip.
No, the Connecticut Lottery never sells games online or by mail. You can only purchase tickets at authorized retailers.
If you win, you have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your prize.
You can play Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Cash5, Play4 (Day, Night), Play3 (Day, Night), and Lotto!.
In the state of Connecticut, you must be 18 years or older to purchase lottery tickets and redeem any winnings.
The Connecticut Lottery is required by law to report to the IRS any gambling winnings that are $600 or more and at least 300 times the value of the wager. It is also required to withhold both state and federal taxes for certain prizes. See our Tax Information section for more details.
In Connecticut, winners cannot remain anonymous and a winner's name, city/town, and the prize amount are considered a matter of public record. However, if the winner can produce a valid protective order or Address Confidentiality Program authorization card, then you can remain anonymous.
We always suggest, however, that you consult with a lawyer before claiming any big prizes, as it may be possible to claim your prize through a trust in order to retain your anonymity.
You can claim prizes under $600 at any licensed retailer. You can also mail in your winning ticket along with two valid signed forms of identification (at least one of them has to be a photo ID), or you can choose to visit a claim center to collect any of your winnings.
Before claiming any big lottery prize, however, we strongly recommend that you consult with a lawyer or financial advisor as they can help you during the claim process.
Always sign the back of your ticket as soon as you get it and keep it safe. The Lottery can't be held responsible for lost or damaged tickets.
Lottery ticket sales go toward the state's General Fund, which provides funding for services like human services, hospitals, education, and conservation.
Got any more questions about the Connecticut Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.