Connecticut Lottery

What Connecticut Lottery does

Connecticut Lottery Corporation is a quasi-public state agency of the State of Connecticut, established in 1972 by the Connecticut General Assembly and headquartered at 15 Sterling Drive, Wallingford, CT. It operates as the exclusive authorized lottery operator in Connecticut under regulatory oversight of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The organization serves the adult Connecticut population (18+ for lottery, 21+ for sports betting), offering instant scratch games, draw games, multi-state jackpot games (Powerball, Mega Millions), and state-specific games (Lotto!, Cash5, Play3/Play4, KENO, Fast Play, Millionaire for Life). Net proceeds are directed to state programs including education and the general fund.

The technology stack comprises a state-operated lottery gaming system with online transaction processing, an iLottery platform at ctilottery.org using geolocation verification, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and a retailer terminal network exceeding 2,000 licensed locations. Digital distribution is layered on top of the physical retail channel via convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, pharmacies, and general retail establishments. Retailer-facing tools include the Retailer Wizard web portal and SmartCount for daily cash balancing. Sports betting operations are conducted in partnership with FanDuel (now integrated with Fanatics Sportsbook), extending the product portfolio into regulated sports wagering.

Revenue is generated through ticket sales (scratch games priced $1-$30, draw games typically $1-$5 per play) and sports betting commissions, distributed across retail and digital channels. The business model is a regulated state monopoly with revenue mechanics typical of U.S. state lotteries, where a defined percentage of sales returns as prizes, a portion funds retailer commissions and operating costs, and the residual is transferred to state causes. Marketing is conducted across owned digital channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, email, mobile apps) and second-chance promotional programs, with no reliance on paid acquisition tactics disclosed in the source material.

Name

Connecticut Lottery

Legal name

Connecticut Lottery Corporation

Website

https://ctlottery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Connecticut Lottery Corporation is the quasi-public state agency operating the exclusive Connecticut lottery, offering scratch games, draw games, multi-state jackpots, and sports betting to adult Connecticut residents through 2,000+ retailers and an iLottery digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Lottery Operations

NAICS

Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Lottery Operators (Government & Private Licensed) (MPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD), Lottery Second-Chance, Loyalty & Rewards Platforms (MPAEAFAM), Lottery Data, Analytics & Responsible Gaming Tools (MPAEAFAJ)

Keywords

• State lottery operations
• Instant scratch tickets
• Draw-based lottery games
• Online lottery platform
• Sports betting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocky Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation sells instant-win scratch tickets, draw-based lottery games (KENO, Powerball, Mega Millions, LOTTO!, CASH5, Play3, Play4, Millionaire For Life, Lucky For Life), and Fast Play progressive games to adult Connecticut residents, both through a licensed retailer network of more than 2,000 locations and through its iLottery online and mobile platforms. It also facilitates sports betting via a branded operator partnership under state regulatory oversight.

Product overview

Connecticut Lottery is a quasi-public state agency operating a comprehensive lottery portfolio consisting of instant scratch games, draw-based games, and multi-state lottery offerings. The core product line includes Scratch Games (instant tickets), Fast Play Games (casino-style progressive games), KENO, POWERBALL®, MEGA MILLIONS®, MILLIONAIRE FOR LIFE™, LOTTO!, CASH5, PLAY3 WITH WILD BALL, and PLAY4 WITH WILD BALL. The digital ecosystem is anchored by the iLOTTERY online platform accessible via web and mobile apps, supplemented by the 2nd Chance Drawings promotional program. The company also facilitates Sports Betting through authorized partners. For its retail network, Connecticut Lottery provides the Retailer Wizard portal and SmartCount balancing tool as internal operational resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iLottery: Online lottery gaming platform available at ctilottery.org allowing players to purchase lottery tickets digitally.

Products and services

• Scratch Games Instant-win lottery tickets with pre-determined prizes revealed by scratching off a coating; available at price points from $1 to $30 at licensed retailers across Connecticut and via iLottery.
• Fast Play Games Casino-style lottery games with progressive jackpots that are available immediately without waiting for a drawing.
• KENO Draw game where players select up to 10 numbers and win based on how many match the drawn numbers, with drawings every few minutes.
• POWERBALL® Multi-state lottery game with jackpots starting at $20 million, featuring five white balls plus one red Powerball.
• MEGA MILLIONS® Multi-state lottery game with starting jackpots of $20 million, featuring five white balls plus one gold Mega Ball.
• MILLIONAIRE FOR LIFE™ Lottery game offering a top prize of $1 million a year for life and a second prize of $100,000 a year for life.
• LOTTO! Connecticut state lottery game with a jackpot starting at $1 million, requiring players to match six numbers.
• CASH5 Daily lottery game offering prizes up to $100,000 with nightly drawings.
• PLAY3 WITH WILD BALL Daily three-digit number game with day and night drawings, featuring a Wild Ball option that can replace any drawn number.
• PLAY4 WITH WILD BALL Four-digit daily number game with day and night drawings, featuring a Wild Ball option that can replace any drawn number.
• iLOTTERY Online lottery platform enabling players within Connecticut to purchase tickets, check winning numbers, and manage accounts digitally via web and mobile app with geolocation verification.
• CT Lottery Mobile App Official mobile application providing access to lottery games, winning numbers, retailer locator, and second-chance entries on iOS and Android devices.
• Sports Betting State-regulated sports wagering service available to Connecticut residents aged 21 and older through the CT Lottery-branded sportsbook operated in partnership with FanDuel/Fanatics.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Connecticut Department of Consumer ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory oversight partner responsible for ensuring lottery integrity and compliance with Connecticut gaming laws. The Department observes game drawings and oversees gaming operations.
• FanDuel SportsbookcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFanDuel operates the CT Lottery-branded sports betting platform. Players with sports betting account questions are directed to [email protected]. Sports betting requires players to be 21 or older.

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York State Lottery: Operates the state lottery for a neighbor jurisdiction with overlapping consumer reach (especially border counties), offering a comparable mix of draw games, scratch tickets, and an iLottery digital platform. Most directly comparable U.S. state lottery operator.
• Massachusetts Lottery: Direct neighboring state lottery operating scratch, draw, KENO, and iLottery products under a quasi-public structure similar to CT Lottery's. Highly comparable peer for product mix, regulatory framework, and retail distribution model.
• New Jersey Lottery: Neighboring state lottery with a comparable portfolio of Powerball, Mega Millions, scratch games, and a strong iLottery platform. Comparable on omnichannel retail+digital strategy and contested regional consumer market.
• Pennsylvania Lottery: Major Northeast state lottery with a broad instant and draw game portfolio plus a mature iLottery platform. Comparable in product breadth and in operating as a state agency with proceeds directed to state programs.

Regional players

• Rhode Island Lottery: Small neighboring New England state lottery offering instant, draw, KENO, and sports betting via a state-branded partner. Comparable product set with substantially smaller scale, useful as a regional reference point.

Others

• Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL): The non-profit association that administers Powerball and Mega Millions on behalf of member state lotteries including CT. Not a competing operator but the shared infrastructure provider that directly enables CT's largest draw-game jackpots.
• IGT (International Game Technology): Major lottery systems and technology vendor providing draw-game systems, instant ticket services, and iLottery platforms to U.S. state lotteries including CT. Indirect but critical operating partner and useful comparable for the iLottery tech stack.
• Scientific Games: Large lottery instant-game printing and systems vendor serving most U.S. state lotteries, including scratch ticket production for CT. Ecosystem supplier and structural comparable for instant lottery distribution economics.

Emerging players

• FanDuel / Fanatics Sportsbook: Current operator of CT Lottery's branded sports betting platform. Comparable as the digital wagering layer adjacent to CT Lottery's core product, and a model for how state lotteries extend into sports betting via partnership.
• DraftKings: National online sportsbook competing for the same Connecticut sports betting wallet that flows through the CT Lottery-FanDuel/Fanatics partnership. Useful comparator for the licensed U.S. sports betting market CT Lottery monetizes through its partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ctlottery
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ctlottery
• Facebookfacebook.com/CTLottery
• Instagraminstagram.com/ctlottery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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