The Luckiest Places to Buy a Lottery Ticket in Connecticut

1. The "Big Three" High-Volume Retailers

In Connecticut, the most consistent "lucky" spots are often those with the highest foot traffic. Data typically shows that the more tickets a store sells, the more winners it produces.

• Stew Leonard's (Norwalk and Danbury): These world-famous grocery stores aren't just for milk and singing animatronics. The customer service desks at Stew Leonard's locations are among the highest-volume lottery retailers in the state, frequently churning out $10,000 to $100,000 winners.
• Stop & Shop: Across the state, various Stop & Shop locations (particularly in Fairfield and Hartford counties) consistently land on the list of retailers that have sold tickets worth $1 million or more.

2. The "Gold Mine" Service Plazas

If you are traveling along I-95 or the Merritt Parkway, you might be passing a jackpot waiting to happen.

• Darien and Fairfield Service Plazas: The convenience shops located within these rest stops are legendary for selling winning scratch-off tickets. Travelers often stop here specifically to buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets before crossing the border into New York.

  
  
  

3. Local "Lucky" Landmarks

Beyond the big chains, several local independent shops have become famous for their winning streaks.

• The Grocery Shell (Bridgeport): Located on Main Street, this location has a history of selling multiple high-tier winning tickets within the same year, making it a destination for local players.
• City Line Florist (Trumbull): While flowers are their primary business, this shop has gained a reputation for selling significant winning tickets, proving that luck can bloom in unexpected places.
• Glen's Variety (Enfield): This shop near the Massachusetts border is a favorite for those seeking "lucky" energy, with walls often lined with the photos of previous winners.

4. The "Casino Luck" Factor

It's no surprise that the areas surrounding Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino are hotbeds for lottery activity.

• Montville and Ledyard: The gas stations and convenience stores surrounding the casinos often see a surge in winning tickets. Players usually stop to try their luck on the lottery after leaving the slot machines or table games at the resorts.

5. Where the Biggest Jackpots Landed

While "luck" is subjective, the history of the massive Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in Connecticut points to a few specific towns:

• Greenwich: Known for being one of the wealthiest towns in America, it has also been home to some of the State largest-ever lottery wins, including a record-breaking $254 million Powerball jackpot.
• Seymour: A local smoke shop in this small town once made headlines for selling a $60 million Powerball ticket, putting the community on the "lucky" map.

The Secret to "Lucky" Spots

Statistically, a shop that sells 10,000 tickets a day is much more likely to produce a winner than a shop that sells 100. However, for many Connecticut players, the tradition of visiting a "hot" store is half the fun of playing.

Quick Tips for CT Players:

• Check the Unclaimed List: Sometimes a big winner was sold in a town like Waterbury or New Haven, and the winner hasn't come forward yet!
• Play Responsibly: No matter how lucky a store feels, the lottery is a game of chance. Set a budget and stick to it.