In 1972, the State of Connecticut began operating a lottery system, with just one game, named “The Lottery”. In 1977, Connecticut began offering “The Daily Numbers”, a 3- digit game in which players attempt to match randomly- drawn numbers. Since then, a proliferation of other lottery games have been introduced in Connecticut, including many instant, or ‘scratch’ games and several other numbers games. In each of these numbers games, the objective is for players to match randomly- drawn numbers. Players may pick their own numbers, or opt for “Quick Picks”, which are numbers that are randomly chosen by computer.Some of the numbers games that are offered by Ct Lottery, such as The Daily Numbers, Play4 and Cash5, feature daily and / or nightly drawings, while others, such as Classic Lotto, are drawn twice- weekly. Connecticut is also a participant in the multi- state lottery game known as PowerBall, which also conducts drawings twice- weekly. Presented here, is a guide to playing the various numbers ganes offered by the State of Connecticut, through its lottery agency, which is known as Ct Lottery.
How to play Mid- Day3 and Play3
Pick a three- digit number, or ask for a “Quick Pick Mid- Day3” or “Quick Pick Play3” ticket, whereby the player’s numbers are randomly chosen by computer. Tickets may be purchased in amounts ranging from 0.50c to $5.00 per ticket. There are four ways in which to play the games of Mid- Day3 and Play3. These methods are as follows; Straight..Odds:(1 in 1,000) Match the winning three- digit number in exact order. A $1.00 winning ticket yields $500.00. Box..Odds:(1 in 167) Match the winning three- digit number in any order. Also available, is the Super Straight option, wherein the player can match the winning combination in any order and win a ‘straight’ payout. ( Only available on 0.50c and $1.00 wagers.) Back- Up..Odds:(Odds vary) Wager in even- dollar increments only, from $1.00 to $5.00 per ticket. Half your wager is straight, half your wager is boxed. Pair..Odds:(1 in 100) Match the first two, last two, or first and last digit of the three- digit number in exact order.
Play ahead with Advance Action.
Future Day Wagers: You can buy tickets for all daily games for any one drawing held within the next seven days in advance.
Mid- Day3 and Mid- Day4 Advance Action Wagers: Buy tickets for up to five consecutive drawings, starting with the current day’s drawing.
Play3 and Play4 Advance Action Wagers: Buy tickets for up to seven consecutive drawings, starting with the current day’s drawing.
How to play Mid- Day4 and Play4
The Play4 game is played essentially the same as Play3, with one more digit, and there is no “Pair” option. Mid- day4 and Play4 offer bigger prizes than those offered in Mid- Day3 and Play3.
How to play Cash5
Connecticut’s daily game with a chance to win as much as $100,000. Fill- out a Cash5 Play Slip, by choosing five different numbers between 1 and 35 for each $1 play. Or, ask for a “Quick Pick Cash5” and let the computer pick it for you. Add the “Kicker” feature for just 0.50c and you’ve increased your chance to win more often and win more prize levels. Cash5 tickets can’t be cancelled once they’re printed, so choose your numbers carefully. You can purchase up to five plays on a ticket. Win Cash5 by matching three, four or all five numbers. Cash5 payouts are; 5 winning numbers: $100,000, 4 winning numbers : $300.00, 3 winning numbers: $10.00.
How to play Classic Lotto
Fill- out a Classic Lotto Play Slip by choosing six different numbers from 1 to 44 in each individual play section on board. Choose your numbers carefully. Lotto wagers cannot be cancelled. Up to five boards on each selection slip can be filled- out by the player. Give your slip to the retailer, along with $1.00 for each play. The computer terminal will issue your printed Classic Lotto Ticket. Or, ask for a “Classic Lotto Quick Pick” ticket. Play ahead with Classic Lotto Advance Action, whereby you can purchase up to 26 consecutive draws in advance. The annuitizes jackpot prize is parimutuel and starts at $1 million dollars. It is won by matching all six numbers. If you are the only winner, you’ll receive the entire first- prize pool. Or, if no one wins the jackpot, it rolls over and keeps growing until there is a winner. Choose your Cash Lotto payout
When you win a Classic Lotto jackpot, you have 60 days from the time you present your claim at CT Lottery Headquarters, to decide whether you want your prize as an annuity or cash lump sum payout. An annuity is when you receive your jackpot prize in 21 equal annual payments. A cash lump sum is when you receive your prize in a one- time payment. Classic Lotto payouts are; 6 winning numbers: Win the jackpot (at least $1 million), 5 winning numbers: win $2,000 (varies), 4 winning numbers: win $50.00 (varies), 3 winning numbers: win $2.00.
PowerBall The multi- state jackpot game with a jackpot starting at $15 million and increasing until it’s won. Match all five numbers, plus the PowerBall to win the jackpot. PowerPlay your ticket for an extra $1.00 per game, and you can multiply your non- jackpot prize up to five times. To play PowerBall, pick five different numbers (white balls) between 1 and 55 and a PowerBall number (red ball) between 1 and 42 for each $1.00 play. For an extra $1.00 per play on your PowerBall ticket, you’ll have a chance to multiply your winnings up to five times the original amount on all non- jackpot prizes.
Drawing times:
Mid- Day3 and Mid- Day4: Weekday afternoons at 1:57 pm
Play3 and Play4: Seven nights a week at 10:29 pm
Cash5: Seven nights a week at 10:29 pm
Classic Lotto: Tuesday and Friday nights at 10:38 pm
PowerBall: Wednesday and Saturday nights at 10:59 pm.
