CT Lottery and University of Connecticut team up on instant-win game

The Connecticut Lottery has partnered with the University of Connecticut and IMG College, LLC to launch a $5 instant-win game called Husky Hoops. The game has more than $3.5 Million in total cash prizes and top prizes of $50,000. Lottery players in the Nutmeg State will also have a chance to win tickets to a number of men's and women's basketball games through social media and radio promotions.

In a public announcement, Pete Donahue, Connecticut Lottery Senior Director of Marketing, said:

We are thrilled to partner with UConn. Especially on the heels of a Men's National Championship. UConn is a premier brand in Connecticut due to their long history of excellence, winning, and an exceptionally strong following throughout the state.

Husky Hoops is a limited edition scratch-off ticker that depicts several scenes featuring iconic UConn images. The marketing campaign, themed “Ticket of Champions,” pays tribute to the Women's and Men's basketball titles over several decades. The instant-win game will be available at more than 2,800 retailers throughout the state. The overall odds of winning a prize on the Husky Hoops ticket is 1 in 3.54

“We are always excited to team up with another strong brand in the state of Connecticut,” said David Benedict, UConn Athletic Director. “Our partnership with the CT Lottery and the various promotions in support of Husky Hoops will give our fans a unique experience to continue to celebrate our championship basketball programs in the Basketball Capitol of the World.”

How to play Husky Hoops instant-win game

This is a $5 scratch-off game with a top prize of $50,000. To play, simply scratch off the five husky symbols to reveal the winning numbers. Then scratch off the 15 basketballs to reveal your numbers. If any of your numbers match the winning numbers, you win the prize amount shown by that number. The prize range is $5, $10, $15, $25, $50, $100, $500, $5,000, and $50,000.

The Connecticut Lottery offers a wide range of instant-win games. The prices range from $1 to $50, and jackpot prizes range from $500 to $4 million. Some of Connecticut players' favorites include:

• Cash is King: This is a $5 scratch-off game with a jackpot prize of $50,000.
• White Ice: This is a $20 instant-win game with a jackpot prize of $1 million.
• $250,000 Ca$hword: This is a $20 instant-win game with a jackpot prize of $250,000.
• Diamonds & Gold: This is a $30 instant-win game with a jackpot prize of $1 million.
• $4,000,000 Fortune: This is a $50 instant-win ticket with a jackpot prize of $4 million.

About the Connecticut Lottery

The Connecticut Lottery was launched in 1972. Since then, its contributions to the General Fund have exceeded $11 billion. In 2023, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation donated more than $404 million to support services throughout the state, including public health and safety, libraries, and education.