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What is CT Lotto?
CT Lotto! is a twice weekly draw game where you try to pick six numbers between 1 and 44 that match the winning numbers drawn to win a cash prize. You can also select Quick Pick and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you.
Tickets cost $1 per play. Jackpots start at $1,000,000 and if nobody wins the jackpot, it rolls over and is added to the next drawing’s jackpot. Connecticut Lotto drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday.
What are the Connecticut Lotto Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 10:20 pm ET the day of the drawing. Approximately 18 minutes prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | No Draw |
| Monday | No Draw |
| Tuesday | 10:38 pm ET |
| Wednesday | No Draw |
| Thursday | No Draw |
| Friday | 10:38 pm ET |
| Saturday | No Draw |
How do I Play CT Lotto?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose six numbers between 1 and 44.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Connecticut Lotto tickets cost $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 26 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Multi Play box on your selection slip.
How Can I Win the Lotto! Connecticut?
| Match | Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Balls | Jackpot* | 1 in 7,059,052 |
| 5 Balls | Avg $2,000* | 1 in 30,961 |
| 4 Balls | Avg $50* | 1 in 669 |
| 3 Balls | $2 | 1 in 42 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 39.3.
*Prize is pari-mutuel prize, which is divided equally among all winning tickets and may vary for each drawing. If the jackpot is not won, the prize is carried over and added to the jackpot of the next drawing.
CT Lotto! FAQs
A: CT Lotto! is a twice weekly draw game where players select six numbers from 1 through 44. Jackpots start at $1,000,000 and if nobody wins the jackpot, it rolls over and is added to the next drawing’s jackpot.
Q: How much do CT Lotto tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play CT Lotto?
A: You can play Lotto at all Connecticut Lottery retailers. Draws take place each Tuesday and Friday at approximately 10:38 p.m. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 18 minutes prior to the next drawing.
Q: Do Connecticut Lotto tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
Sources: Connecticut Lottery (Lotto!)
