CT Lottery and UConn® Roll Out UConn Championship Cash Scratch TicketThe CT Lottery, in its continuing partnership with the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics, will launch a new $5 scratch ticket – UConn® Championship Cash, which boasts more than $3.5 million in total cash prizes and three top prizes of $50,000. Connecticut residents will also have the chance to win tickets to attend select men’s and women’s basketball games through social media, TV and radio promotions.
“With over 735,000 fans in Connecticut and 1.7 million followers on social media, the UConn HuskiesTM men's and women's basketball teams are successful both on and off the court,” said Frank Suarez, CT Lottery President and CEO. “We are excited to help spread the message that UConn is indeed the Basketball Capital of the World® and give out some fun prizes and experiences in the process.”
This limited-edition ticket will be supported by a marketing campaign themed “Basketball Capital of the World®” as a nod to the Women’s and Men’s 17 NCAA college basketball championships combined since 1995, and public relations efforts will include several pop-up events around the state. UConn® Championship Cash will be available at over 2,800 retailers throughout the state.
“We are excited to be continuing this partnership with the CT Lottery,” UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict said. “Our fans across the state can continue to celebrate the championship caliber success of our basketball programs and show why UConn is the Basketball Capital of the World.”
Overall odds of UConn® Championship Cash are 1 in 3.54.
About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation:The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency with the mission to generate revenue for Connecticut consistent with the highest standards of good public policy and social responsibility. In fiscal year 2024, Lottery players won more than $1.1 billion in prize money and Lottery Retailers earned over $85 million in commissions. At the same time, the CLC provided $387 million to support the valuable services and programs funded by the state’s General Fund including public health, libraries, public safety, education and more. Since the Lottery began in 1972, its contributions to the General Fund have exceeded $11 billion.
The CLC reminds the public that Lottery purchasers must be 18 or older, and players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.
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About UConn:The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 32,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
Contact: william.peterson@uconn.edu, UConn Division of Athletics
