UPDATE: CT Lottery Advises Players to Report Any Incorrect Responses When Checking Tickets

Rocky Hill, CT/ August 2, 2023 – The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CT Lottery) is advising players that if they have any lottery tickets purchased since May 21, 2023 and believe the lottery terminal response was incorrect when checking if the ticket had won or not, to hold on to their ticket and contact the CT Lottery at (860) 713-2700 or CTLotterySecurity@ctlottery.org. Players may also bring the ticket to CT Lottery headquarters so CT Lottery can investigate the occurrence.
CT Lottery apologizes for the inconvenience and any confusion that this has caused.
As always, CT Lottery strives to pay all valid prizes. Please contact CT Lottery at (860) 713-2700 or CTLotterySecurity@ctLottery.org if you ever have any questions pertaining to the status of any Connecticut lottery ticket.

About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.

In fiscal year 2025, CLC awarded more than $1.3 billion in prizes, paid $81.9 million in commissions and incentives to its network of more than 2,800 retail partners, and contributed approximately $362 million to the state’s General Fund. Through the General Fund, CT lottery dollars support services and programs that benefit Connecticut residents and communities, including education, public health, public safety, and libraries.

Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion for the State of Connecticut.

Lottery purchases are limited to adults age 18 or older. Players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers.Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.