CT Lottery Lays Out New Social Distancing Prize Claim Rules

ACROSS CONNECTICUT — CT Lottery officials on Wednesday released a new set of rules related to claiming prizes amid coronavirus social distancing recommendations.

The CT Lottery is restricting public access at its Rocky Hill headquarters (777 Brook St.) for in-person claims. Several rules are now in place, "in order to preserve the health and safety of the public and CT Lottery employees."

They are:

• Prizes up to $599 may be claimed in-person at CT Lottery retailers, or by mail. For mail-in instructions, visit www.CTLottery.org/ClaimPrize
• Prizes up to $5,000 may be claimed in-person at High-Tier Claim centers, or by mail
• Prizes $5,000 - $49,999 MUST be claimed by mail.
• Prizes $50,000 and above MUST be made in-person at the CT Lottery’s Rocky Hill headquarters, and by appointment ONLY. To make an appointment, claimants should call (860) 713-2679.

Lottery Retailers and High-Tier Claim Centers are privately owned businesses and may independently determine openings and closings, officials said.

All details of the CT Lottery’s temporary changes during the pandemic are available on the CT Lottery’s website: www.CTLottery.org/PublicNotice. Any other questions or concerns about claims can be directed to ctlottery@ctlottery.org, or 860-713-2700.