Connecticut Lottery has resolved a system issue that prevented some Lady Luck scratch tickets from being checked or cashed and is asking affected players to check their tickets again.
The lottery’s notice identifies the affected period as 5 a.m. October 17 through 5 a.m. October 20, 2026. It advises players who discarded a ticket after an unsuccessful scanning or cashing attempt to call (860) 713-2700.
CT Insider reported October 20 that the problem resulted from an internal processing error. A subsequent October 22 report by Patch said the issue affected only Lady Luck and did not alter ticket outcomes or prize eligibility.
According to that update, the lottery identified 135 winning tickets affected by the problem, representing $1,740 in prizes. Approximately 80 remained unclaimed as of October 22, with prizes of $5 to $100. The lottery urged players to recheck affected tickets through its mobile app or at an authorized retailer.
Lady Luck, game No. 1869, was a $5 scratch game. Sales ended October 16, 2026. The official game page continues to carry the recheck notice and lists April 15, 2027, as the final day to claim prizes.
Sources: Connecticut Lottery; CT Insider, October 20, 2026; Patch, October 22, 2026.