CT Lottery: Big Wins, New Anonymity Rules

0:00In Hartford, it's March 21st, and here's what is going on. Connecticut lottery players hit some big jackpots recently, with winners claiming prizes of $10,000 or more from various games. The biggest was a quarter-million dollar powerball prize from a ticket bought at Bloomfield Shell in Bloomfield, claimed on March 16th. Other notable wins included $50,000 from a cashware game in Waterbury. The lottery now keeps winners anonymous unless they give written consent, a change that started October 1st, 2025, under Public Act, 25-1-12. This shift aims to shield players from scams and unwanted attention. For years, the policy evolved from publishing full names to offering anonymity options and using just initials. Now it's full privacy by default, reflecting growing concerns over winter safety. In mid-March, claims poured in from towns like Hampton, East Haven, two from Waterbury, Bridgeport, and Meridan, with prizes from $10,000 to $50,000 on games like 10 times cash

1:01and cashword. Vinders range from convenience stores to foodmarts. These wins highlight the lottery's ongoing payouts across the state, drawing excitement while the new rules keep the focus on the fun and fortune.