Top Prize of $4,000,000 Up for Grabs in CT Lottery’s First $50 Scratch Ticket

Wallingford, CT / December 11, 2023 – The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) announces the launch of its first $50 game - $4,000,000 Fortune, which features a top prize of $4 million dollars. In addition to the great top prize, the game features the best overall odds – 1 in 2.38 – and 40 chances to win per ticket. CLC joins 21 other US Lotteries offering instant games at the $50 - $100 price point.

“CLC is thrilled to begin offering this beautiful, new $50 ticket, which we think players at that price point will really enjoy,” said Carlos Rodriguez, Director of Lottery Games. “With over fifty years of experience in the lottery business, CLC knows some of our customer base will love this game, and enjoy the rewards of its prize structure.” The game has been distributed to many of CLC’s lottery retailers, with sales of the game beginning this week.

CLC offers over fifty lottery instant games each year with prices ranging from $1 to $30, and now $50. This includes a great selection of holiday and winter themed games available for the gift-giving season. Lottery tickets are not suitable gifts for children under 18 years of age. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.

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.