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Mega Millions in Connecticut
- Next draw
- …
- 11:00 PM ET in Connecticut
- Estimated jackpot
- $321 million
- Cash value $131.1 million
- Price
- $5 per play, multiplier included
- Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336
Latest numbers · Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- 10
- 15
- 16
- 27
- 64
- 23
What the jackpot is worth in Connecticut
Connecticut taxes lottery prizes at 6.99% (its top rate). With the current $321 million estimate, taking the $131.1 million cash option leaves about $73,479,110 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $2,756,129 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $181,292,092.
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Buying Mega Millions tickets in Connecticut
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Connecticut.
- Powerball sales end at 10:00 p.m. ET and Mega Millions sales end at 10:45 p.m. ET on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Mega Millions prize in Connecticut
- Smaller prizes, up to $599, can be claimed at Connecticut lottery retailers.
- Prizes of $600 to $5,000 can be claimed at a High-Tier Claim Center or CT Lottery Headquarters, and prizes up to $49,999 can be mailed to headquarters. Prizes of $50,000 or more are claimed in person at headquarters.
- Claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days from the date of the drawing.
- Yes. Since October 1, 2025, the CT Lottery doesn't publish winners' names without their written consent.
Details on the official Connecticut lottery site.
Questions about Mega Millions in Connecticut
What time is the Mega Millions drawing in Connecticut?
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Eastern, which is 11:00 PM ET in Connecticut.
Can you buy Mega Millions tickets online in Connecticut?
Yes. The state lottery sells draw-game tickets online to players located in Connecticut.
How much tax do you pay on Mega Millions winnings in Connecticut?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. Connecticut taxes lottery prizes at 6.99% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $73,479,110 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Mega Millions prize in Connecticut?
Connecticut's claim deadline: Within 180 calendar days from the date of the drawing.
How old do you have to be to play Mega Millions in Connecticut?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in Connecticut.
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Sources: CT Lottery: How to claim a prize · CT Lottery: FAQs · CT Lottery: Powerball · CT Lottery: Mega Millions · CT Lottery: Winners list