Did Your Numbers Hit? Recap of CT Lottery’s Lucky for Life and Cash 5 Draws
As we kick off the new week, local lottery players are scrambling to check their tickets from the weekend’s drawings. The Connecticut Lottery featured two major evening games, Lucky for Life and Cash 5, giving players multiple chances to score a life-changing prize or a significant cash windfall.
Here are the winning numbers for the most recent official drawings, which took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026. If you have a ticket from this weekend, now is the moment of truth!
Lucky for Life Winning Numbers
The latest Lucky for Life drawing held on Saturday delivered a set of numbers that could net someone the coveted “for life” annuity. This multi-state game offers a grand prize that pays out $1,000 a day for life.
- White Balls: 9 – 13 – 25 – 30 – 43
- Lucky Ball: 18
Matching all five white balls plus the Lucky Ball secures the top prize of $1,000 a day, every day, for the rest of the winner’s life. For those who match just the five white balls, the second prize is a handsome $25,000 a year for life. Both “for life” prizes are guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, regardless of the winner’s lifespan. Lucky for Life tickets cost just $2 a play, and drawings take place every night.
CT Cash 5 Results
Next up is the Connecticut-only draw game, Cash 5. This daily game offers a substantial fixed jackpot that local players love.
- Winning Numbers: 7 – 16 – 17 – 21 – 33
The top prize for matching all five numbers drawn is a guaranteed $100,000. Ticket holders who matched four out of the five numbers are also due a solid payday, currently set at a $300 prize. Cash 5 offers players a bit of extra strategy with its optional ‘Kicker’ feature, which costs an additional 50 cents and provides more ways to win smaller prizes. Drawings for Cash 5 happen nightly, giving residents a daily chance to win big right here in the state.
Looking Ahead
For Lucky for Life players, there’s a big change on the horizon. The game itself is scheduled to be retired in early 2026, to be replaced by a new joint lifetime-prize game called “Millionaire for Life.” This planned change indicates a future with even more exciting lifetime winning opportunities.
Always remember to check your ticket carefully against the official drawing results, as lottery prizes are time-sensitive and must be claimed within 180 calendar days of the draw date.
