CT Lottery Results

Q: Can Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous in Connecticut?

Unfortunately,in the state of Connecticut, a winner'sname, city, and prize amount are public record. However, winners with a validprotective order or Address Confidentiality Program authorization card canremain anonymous. You can also keep your identityprivate by using a trust to claim your prize instead of filing their own name. Individualsuse an attorney to create a trust that distributes the winnings in accordancewith internal instructions. But it is your information, so you have controlover everything.

Game Schedule

Draw TimesSales Stop

Game	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
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.
Cash5	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.			10:59 p.m.
Mega Millions			11:00 p.m.			11:00 p.m.
Lucky for Life	10:38 pm.	10:38 pm.	10:38 pm.	10:38 pm.	10:38 pm.	10:38 pm.	10:38 pm.
All times are in Connecticut local time.

Game	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Play3 Day	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.
Play3 Night	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.
Play4 Day	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	1:45 p.m.
Play4 Night	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.
Cash5	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.	10:20 p.m.
Lotto!			10:20 p.m.			10:20 p.m.
Powerball		10:00 p.m.		10:00 p.m.			10:00 p.m.
Mega Millions			10:45 p.m.			10:45 p.m.
Lucky for Life	9:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.	9:30 p.m.
All times are in Connecticut local time.

Claiming Prizes

Here's the process for claiming Connecticut Lottery prizes.

To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket and a copy of two valid IDs to:

Connecticut Lottery Claims Dept
777 Brook Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.

Options for Claiming

Prize	Options
$599 or less	Option 1 Claim at any local retailer.
	Option 2 Claim at any Connecticut Lottery claim center.
	Option 3 Claim by mail.
Up to $5,000	Option 1 Claim at any High-Tier Connecticut Lottery claim center.
	Option 2 Claim at the Connecticut Lottery Headquarters.
	Option 3 Claim by mail.
$5,001 to $49,999	Option 1 Claim at the Connecticut Lottery Headquarters.
$5,001 to $49,999	Option 2 Claim by mail.
$50,000 or more	Claim at the Connecticut Lottery Headquarters.

Tax Information

The Connecticut Lottery withholds state and federal taxes from certain prizes.

Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes for all U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Connecticut.

Connecticut Lottery tax withholdings on winnings of $600 or more for U.S. citizens or residents
Winnings	Tax	Percentage
$600 or more*	State Tax	6.99%
$600 or more*	Federal Tax	0%
		Total: 6.99%

*Prizes must also be at least 300 times the amount of the wager to be subject to this withholding.

Connecticut Lottery tax withholdings on winnings of over $5,000 for U.S. citizens or residents
Winnings	Tax	Percentage
Over $5,000	State Tax	6.99%
Over $5,000	Federal Tax	24%
		Total: 30.99%

If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or resident, the Connecticut Lottery withholds a greater amount of the prize for federal taxes.

Connecticut Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents
Winnings	Tax	Percentage
Over $5,000	State Tax	6.99%
Over $5,000	Federal Tax	30%
		Total: 36.99%

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can You Play CT Lottery in Advance?

Yes. Players can purchase up to 26 lottery tickets at once for Cash5, Lotto!, Lucky for Life, Mega Millions and Powerball. Just mark the Advance Action box on your lottery play slip. This option is also available for Play3 and Play4 drawings.

Can You Play CT Lottery Online?

No, you can only buy CT Lottery tickets from official CT Lottery retailers.

How Do You Play Keno CT Lottery

To Play Keno from the CT Lottery you will have to follow these steps:

1. Fill in a KENO playslip with the number of numbers you want to play per game. You can choose from 1 to 10 numbers

· The next step is to choose how much you want to put on each game: $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $10 or $20. The more money you put, the more you win

· Next select how many games in a row you want to play: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 20.

Then select your numbers from 1 to 80. Or, mark "Quick Pick" and let the machine choose random numbers for you. The number of numbers you pick must equal the number of spots you selected to play. (Example: If you select "10 spots" in section 1 of the playslip, select 10 numbers in section 4.)

If you want to increase your chances of earning more, choose the BONUS MULTIPLIER option for a chance to multiply your prize. The BONUS MULTIPLIER doubles the total ticket cost and multiplies any prize won by the BONUS MULTIPLIER number selected for the game.

What channel is the Connecticut Lottery Drawings On?

Lotto drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 10:38 PM and televised on WCCT-TV.

What Lottery Games Are Played in CT?

The CT Lottery offers Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Cash5, Play4, Play3, Keno and Lotto!

Can Lottery Winners Remain Anonymous in Connecticut?

Unfortunately, in the state of Connecticut, a winner's name, city, and prize amount are public record. However, winners with a valid protective order or Address Confidentiality Program authorization card can remain anonymous. You can also keep your identity private by using a trust to claim your prize instead of filing their own name. Individuals use an attorney to create a trust that distributes the winnings in accordance with internal instructions. But it is your information, so you have control over everything.

How Long Do You Have to Claim Your Winnings from the Connecticut Lottery?

To claim your lottery prize, you must submit a claim form within 180 days of the draw date.

Are Your CT Lottery Winnings Taxable?

The Connecticut Lottery pays winnings of more than $600 or more must pay a state tax of 6.99% and 0 federal tax. If you win $5,000 the IRS and withholds 24% for federal taxes. State tax withholding is 6.99%. Winners get "Form CT-1099G" showing how much they won, how much went to taxes and other prizes.

What Happens if I Lose my Winning CT Lottery Ticket?

If you lose your winning lottery ticket it cannot be replaced. Always sign the back of your ticket and fill out the information on the back of the ticket as soon as you get it and keep it safe

Where Does the CT Lottery Do with the Lottery Funds?

The money that the Connecticut Lottery ticket sales bring in goes toward the state's general fund, which then provides funding for hospitals, schools, and conservation efforts.