CT Lottery Results for July 28, 2026 and $1 Million Powerball Ticket Nearing Expiration in Austin

Connecticut Lottery Draw Schedule & Claiming Process

The Connecticut Lottery offers multiple draw games with regular schedules. Powerball draws happen at 10:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Mega Millions draws occur at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lucky for Life draws at 10:30 p.m. daily, while Lotto draws at 10:38 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Cash 5 draws at 10:29 p.m. daily. Play3 and Play4 have both daytime (1:57 p.m.) and nighttime (10:29 p.m. for Play3 Night, 10:29 p.m. for Play4 Night) draws daily. Millionaire for Life draws at 11:15 p.m. daily.

How to Claim Connecticut Lottery Prizes

Mail claims to: CT Lottery Claims Dept., 15 Sterling Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.

The Expiring $1 Million Powerball Ticket in Austin

The Texas Lottery reports that a $1 million Powerball ticket sold at Circle K #2704686 (6107 W. Parmer Lane, Austin) for the February 2, 2026 drawing has not yet been claimed. The ticket matched all five white ball numbers but missed the red Powerball.

How to Claim the Prize

In Person: Visit a Texas Lottery claim center by 5 p.m. Friday, July 31. Centers are closed on weekends.

By Mail: The ticket and a completed claim form must be postmarked by August 1, 2026. Mail to:

> Texas Lottery, ATTN: Austin Claim Center, P.O. Box 16600, Austin, TX 78761-6600

Mailed claims may take up to four weeks to process. Under Texas law, draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. Limited extensions are available for eligible military personnel. Unclaimed prizes revert to the state for programs authorized by the Texas Legislature.

What were the Mega Millions winning numbers for July 28, 2026?

The winning numbers were 34, 48, 49, 59, 70 with a Mega Ball of 12.

When does the $1 million Powerball ticket in Austin expire?

The ticket expires on Saturday, August 1, 2026. In-person claims must be made by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31. Mailed claims must be postmarked by August 1.

Where was the winning Powerball ticket purchased in Austin?

It was purchased at Circle K #2704686, located at 6107 W. Parmer Lane in Austin, Texas.

How do I claim a Connecticut Lottery prize over $50,000?

You must claim it in person at CT Lottery Headquarters with a government-issued photo ID and your Social Security card.

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