CT Lottery Launches New Instant-Win Progressive Game, Rolls Out Latest Draw Results

Lead: The Connecticut Lottery Corporation today unveiled its newest Fast Play offering, Casino Cash Progressive, with a starting jackpot of $500,000, while also publishing Sunday’s major draw results and reinforcing its expanding instant-win portfolio.

Nut Graf: The introduction of Casino Cash Progressive marks a significant expansion of the Lottery’s Fast Play lineup, blending traditional instant-win mechanics with a rolling jackpot structure. This innovation aims to boost in-store engagement and retail sales, meeting growing player demand for immediate prizes and escalating payouts.

Casino Cash Progressive Debuts

  • Game format requires no playslip or drawing wait time; players reveal ticket symbols for instant prizes.
  • Progressive jackpot grows with each ticket sold until claimed; initial prize set at $500,000.
  • Tickets price points range from $5 to $30, determining the percentage of the jackpot won.
  • Available at all Connecticut Lottery retailers, vending machines, and mobile app as of today.

Fast Play Portfolio and Retail Impact

  • Connecticut’s Fast Play category now includes High Roller Progressive, 20X Cash, and Casino Cash Progressive.
  • Fast Play sales have risen 18% year-to-date, driven by progressive game introductions.
  • Retailers report increased foot traffic and average purchase spend per customer since August.

Latest Major Draw Results

  • Powerball (09/07/2025): Winning numbers published; jackpot rolls to next draw.
  • Lucky for Life: Sunday’s top prize remaining at $1,000-per-day-for-life; winning numbers released.
  • Cash 5 and Lotto!: Drawn Sunday evening, with jackpots held steady following no top-tier winners.

Claims Center Highlights

  • Claims Center in Wallingford processed record scratch-ticket validations this morning as players raced to check tickets.
  • Winners of prizes $600 and above now have 180 days from drawing date to claim prizes.
  • Prize funds support Connecticut’s General Fund, including education and human services.

Connecticut Lottery continues to innovate its game offerings while maintaining transparency in draw operations and prize distribution, reinforcing its mission to maximize returns for the state and deliver engaging experiences to players.