# CT Lottery 2nd Chance

> Official app for entering CT Lottery non-winning tickets into second chance drawings. (iPhone/iPad app by Scientific Games International.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-lottery-2nd-chance/id893037644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scientific Games International](https://appshunter.io/developer/445097381)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.56/5 from 294 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-lottery-2nd-chance/id893037644/reviews.md

## What is CT Lottery 2nd Chance?

The official CT Lottery 2nd Chance app offers players a quick and convenient way to scan and enter qualifying, non-winning scratch tickets into second chance drawings for a chance to win additional prizes!

App Features include:
· 2nd Chance Promotions

· Scanner for Ticket Entry

· Ticket Entry History

· Drawing Schedule

· Winners List

· FAQs

Visit ctlottery.org/secondchance for complete 2nd Chance Drawing Rules, eligibility requirements and drawing dates. PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY. Players must be 18 or older. Odds of winning a prize in a 2nd Chance drawing depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Apple Inc. in no way sponsors, endorses, or administers any contests or lottery drawings.

## Key features

- Scan and enter non-winning tickets
- View 2nd Chance promotions
- Track ticket entry history
- Check drawing schedules
- See winners list

## What do users think of CT Lottery 2nd Chance?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick ticket scanning capability
- 💰 Shows winnings amount on tickets
- 📱 No account creation required for basic use
- 🎫 Convenient way to check tickets without visiting retailer

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Blank screen on startup
- ❌ Unreliable scanning functionality
- 🔧 Poor app stability requiring frequent reinstalls
- 📱 Incompatibility with newer iPhone models (iPhone 14)
- 🔐 Security concerns and verification failures
- ⚠️ Unresponsive customer service
- 🎨 Cumbersome navigation and poor UX design
- ❌ Missing password reset functionality
- 🔍 Broken 'Find Retailer Near Me' feature
- 📵 App won't open or load
- 🚫 Access denied errors tied to IP address

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup (iOS 16.4.1 and newer)
- Blank or white screen appearing when opening app
- Scanning function returns error codes
- Access denied error 16 on app launch
- IP address-related access restrictions
- App closes immediately after opening
- Camera focus issues with wide-angle lens on iPhone 14 Pro
- Barcode scanning fails or searches instead of scanning
- App freezes when navigating between pages
- Verification failures with personal information
- Find Retailer feature no longer functional
- App stops working after updates
- Inconsistent performance requiring delete/reinstall cycles

**Most requested features**

- Display exact winning amounts for all winning tickets
- Ability to delete or manage ticket entries
- Improved navigation and streamlined UI design
- Password reset functionality within app
- Better camera focus for barcode scanning on newer phones
- Simplified scanning process (direct to scan without extra steps)
- Regular app updates and maintenance
- Account management features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ct-lottery-2nd-chance/id893037644/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The worst ever App

*2025-01-21, version 2.0.1*

I put all my personal info then it’s said failed verification, This is the job by Hackers, wondering state is collecting all personal data & selling it to hackers to make money?

### 2/5 — App lacks a lot of simple UX

*2025-01-02*

Navigation is cumbersome. Simple things like being able to manage entries would go along way. For instance if you no longer have a ticket and want to delete an entry.

### 5/5 — Simple and easy to use!

*2024-12-24*

So much easier to scan tickets into my account than typing by hand. Love it!

### 1/5 — App Not Working, Poor Customer Service

*2024-11-23*

App continues to give error when trying scan a ticket. And my password expired. No why to reset password in the app. Emailed customer service… never responded. Called customer service and they couldn’t find my account. I’m done!!

### 1/5 — Second chance fail

*2024-05-29, version 2.0.0*

The scan will not happen. Bar code on scratcher will not scan. Another commiefornia fail.

### 2/5 — No longer working

*2023-07-20, version 1.8.0*

Stopped working
No updates 
No replacement app

### 1/5 — Version 1.8.0 not thoroughly tested

*2023-04-25, version 1.8.0*

Version 1.8.0, which was supposed to be a bug fix release, crashes on startup on iOS 16.4.1.

### 1/5 — Find a retailer near me

*2023-04-22, version 1.8.0*

After the recent update this feature no longer works. It was useful……

### 3/5 — Not working

*2023-03-23, version 1.7.0*

Has not worked for a few weeks. The app opens and thats it.

### 3/5 — App is ok

*2023-03-21*

I like that your able to see how much you won. I do wish we was able to see more than what’s ur showing for games .. and sometimes the app works and sometimes it doesn’t , where I have to delete and reinstall

## Frequently asked questions about CT Lottery 2nd Chance

### How do I enter a ticket with CT Lottery 2nd Chance?

You can enter qualifying non-winning scratch tickets by using the scanner feature within the CT Lottery 2nd Chance app. Ensure your ticket is placed flat and well-lit for optimal scanning.

### What kind of tickets can I enter?

The app is for entering qualifying, non-winning scratch tickets into second chance drawings. For complete rules and eligibility, visit ctlottery.org/secondchance.

### Does CT Lottery 2nd Chance have ads?

No, the CT Lottery 2nd Chance app does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the CT Lottery.

### What is the age requirement to play?

Players must be 18 or older to participate in the second chance drawings. The app is also rated for users 17+ on the App Store.

### How often is the app updated?

The latest version of the app, 2.1.0, was last updated on May 14, 2026. Check the app store for any newer updates or patches.

### What devices does CT Lottery 2nd Chance support?

The app is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was released on March 31, 2015.

### What are common user complaints about CT Lottery 2nd Chance?

User reviews indicate frequent issues such as app crashes, freezes, blank screens on startup, and unreliable scanning functionality. Some users also report incompatibility with newer iPhone models and security concerns.

### How can I find out if I won?

You can check the 'Winners List' within the CT Lottery 2nd Chance app to see if you have won any prizes from the second chance drawings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.0 — 2026-05-14

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.0.2 — 2025-10-28

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.0.1 — 2024-06-25

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2024-03-04

Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.8.0 — 2023-04-19

Bug fixes and improvements

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