Connecticut Lottery Draw Games
The Connecticut Lottery offers seven draw games ranging from daily digit picks to multi-state mega-jackpots. Established in 1972, Connecticut was one of the earliest US states to launch a lottery. Revenue goes to the state General Fund, supporting education, health, and public services. Connecticut has contributed more than $12 billion in total lottery revenue since inception. The state tax rate on lottery winnings is 6.99%. All draw times are Eastern Time.
Play 3 (3 digits, 0-9)
Play 3 is Connecticut's daily three-digit game. Choose three digits from 0 to 9 with midday draws at 1:57 PM ET and evening draws at 10:29 PM ET, seven days a week. Play types include Straight ($500 top prize), Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, and Back Pair. The Wild Ball feature adds an extra number drawn that can substitute for any of your selected digits, giving you additional ways to win.
Play 4 (4 digits, 0-9)
Play 4 works the same way as Play 3 but with four digits. Midday draws at 1:57 PM ET and evening draws at 10:29 PM ET, daily. The Straight top prize is $5,000. Like Play 3, Wild Ball is available as an add-on feature, providing extra chances to match your numbers.
Cash 5 (5/35)
Cash 5 is Connecticut's daily five-number game. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 35, drawn every evening at 10:29 PM ET. With no bonus ball, matching all 5 numbers wins the rolling jackpot. Cash 5 offers some of the best odds of any jackpot game in Connecticut, making it a popular daily play for locals seeking a balance between prize size and win probability.
Lotto! (6/44)
Lotto! is Connecticut's flagship state-exclusive jackpot game. Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 44, drawn Tuesday and Friday evenings at 10:38 PM ET. The jackpot starts at $1 million and rolls until won. As a 6/44 game, Lotto! has significantly better odds than multi-state games while still offering life-changing prizes. It remains one of the most popular games among Connecticut players.
Millionaire For Life (5/58 + 1/5)
Millionaire For Life is the newest addition to the Connecticut lineup, replacing Lucky For Life in February 2026. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 58 plus a Millionaire Ball from 1 to 5, drawn daily at 11:15 PM ET. The top prize is $18 million paid for life, with a second-tier prize of $100,000 per year for life. Nine prize tiers make this a compelling game for players seeking life-changing, recurring payouts.
Powerball (5/69 + 1/26)
Powerball draws Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 69 plus a Powerball from 1 to 26. The Power Play multiplier can boost non-jackpot prizes up to 10x for an extra $1. Jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338.
Mega Millions (5/70 + 1/25)
Mega Millions draws Tuesday and Friday evenings. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 70 plus a Mega Ball from 1 to 25. The Megaplier multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 5x for an extra $1. Jackpot odds are 1 in 302,575,350.
Which Connecticut Game Should You Play?
For daily action, Play 3 and Play 4 draw twice a day with the Wild Ball add-on for extra chances. For a daily jackpot game with good odds, Cash 5 is the go-to. For a Connecticut-exclusive jackpot, Lotto! draws twice weekly with a 6/44 pool. For life-changing recurring payouts, Millionaire For Life offers $18M for life at the top tier. For the biggest single jackpots, Powerball and Mega Millions deliver. Use our Frequency Analysis and Hot & Cold Numbers tools on the Connecticut lottery dashboard to explore patterns across all games.