How to Claim
HOW TO CLAIM A PRIZE
- Prizes up to $599
- Prizes up to $599 will be automatically deposited into your account.
- To see your prize details, go to My Account > My Activity > Game History or My Account > My Activity > Financial Activity
- Prizes $600 or larger
- If you win a prize $600 or larger, you will receive an email notifying you that you won a prize. Prizes $600 or larger will not be automatically deposited into your account.
- Prizes of $600 or larger MUST be claimed in person at CT Lottery Headquarters at 15 Sterling Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. CT Lottery Headquarters will accept claims between 8:30AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays.
- In order to claim your prize you must provide two valid forms of identification, one of which must be a government issued photo ID. Acceptable forms of identification are:
- Current State-issued Driver’s License with Photo (Please Note: A “Drive Only” (DO) license may not be used as ID.)
- Social Security Card
- Passport
- Credit/Debit Card with Signature
- Work ID with Photo and Name
- Government-issued or State-issued Photo ID
- College Student ID
- State-issued Permits
- Military ID
- Permanent Resident Card
- Alien Registration Card
- Winning amounts over $600 are subject to the iLottery Account Terms and Conditions and all applicable state and federal law.
- In connection with claiming a prize, you may be asked to provide your Social Security number. Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, we note that this disclosure is voluntary, but failure to provide the Social Security number may impact the ability to claim a prize. Any request for a Social Security number is authorized by the Internal Revenue Code, Informational Publication 2011 (28) and Informational Publication 2015 (23) of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and will be used primarily for reporting tax withholdings as required by law.
TAXES
- Federal Income Tax: 24%
The CT Lottery is required by law to report and withhold federal income tax (currently 24%) on all gambling winnings valued at more than $5,000. (Under certain circumstances this tax rate may be 30%.) In addition, the Lottery is required to report to the IRS gambling winnings that are $600 or more, and at least 300 times the amount of the wager.
CT Lottery Federal Tax ID Number: 06-1457386
- State Income Tax: 6.99%
The CT Lottery is required by law to withhold Connecticut state income tax (currently 6.99%) on all gambling winnings that are either: 1) subject to federal withholding tax (i.e. proceeds more than $5,000); or 2) reportable for federal tax purposes (i.e. $600 or more and at least 300 times the amount of the wager.) Connecticut state income tax is required on all CT Lottery winnings regardless of state residency.
CT Lottery State Tax ID Number: 8234593-000
- Senior citizens are not exempt from having taxes withheld. The CT Lottery is obligated to report the winnings to the IRS and the CT Department of Revenue Services if winnings exceed the above thresholds. You may wish to consult with a tax advisor regarding your tax obligations.
Any questions regarding tax payments should be directed to the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services at 860-297-5962.
W-2G FormsIf a claimant is to receive a W-2G form, it is given at the time the claim is processed at CT Lottery Headquarters.
Requesting a Duplicate W-2G Form?
Duplicate W-2G forms may be picked up in person at CT Lottery Headquarters with a photo ID. Requests for a duplicate W-2G form can also be made in writing, accompanied by two (2) valid forms of signed identification. The two valid forms of signed identification can be:
- Current State-issued Driver’s License with Photo (Please Note: A “Drive Only” (DO) license may not be used as ID.)
- Social Security Card
- Passport
- Credit/Debit Card with Signature
- Work ID with Photo and Name
- Government-issued or State-issued Photo ID
- College Student ID
- State-issued Permits
- Military ID
- Permanent Resident Card
- Alien Registration Card
In your request, include your printed name, Social Security number, address, daytime phone number, your signature and indicate which tax year you are requesting. If your address has changed, include a utility bill or other proof of your new address.
Mail requests to:
CT Lottery Claims Dept.
15 Sterling Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492
