# CT Lottery 2nd Chance

> Connecticut Lottery's Official 2nd Chance Mobile App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sgi.ctmobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sgi.ctmobile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sgi.ctmobile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Scientific Games Corporation
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 199,272
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (781 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-16
- **First published:** 2015-05-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sgi.ctmobile)
- **Website:** [http://www.ctlottery.org/Modules/Contacts/default.aspx](http://www.ctlottery.org/Modules/Contacts/default.aspx)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ctlottery.org/PrivacyPolicy](https://www.ctlottery.org/PrivacyPolicy)

## Description

The CT Lottery 2nd Chance app is the official mobile platform designed to give Connecticut Lottery players an easy and fast way to enter non-winning scratch tickets into 2nd Chance drawings. Features include a built-in ticket scanner for quick entries, a history log of your ticket submissions, drawing schedules to keep you informed, and lists of winners.

Stay up-to-date on the latest promotions and maximize your chances to win additional prizes with this user-friendly app. The app also provides access to FAQs and full drawing rules at ctlottery.org/secondchance. Play responsibly and enjoy a seamless 2nd Chance experience directly from your mobile device!

## Rankings

- #159,387 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `ANDROID.PERMISSION.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `ANDROID.PERMISSION.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.sgi.ctmobile.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The CT Lottery 2nd Chance Android app is frequently unreliable. Multiple reviews report load failures, freezes, and crashes; the ticket scanner commonly fails to read or approve tickets. Privacy concerns arise from requests for partial SSN and personal data to sign in, adding to user frustration with authentication. A minority express positive experiences when the app works, praising scanning and customer service. Overall, reliability and data privacy are the core issues, with occasional praise for functioning periods.

### Pros

- When functioning, the app can scan CT Lottery tickets to check for winnings.
- Some users report a generally positive experience and call the app excellent when it works.
- The app is praised by at least some users for customer service.

### Cons

- App frequently fails to load or freezes/crashes, making it unusable.
- Scanner often does not work or marks tickets as ineligible.
- Privacy concerns about being asked for SSN/ partial SSN to sign in.
- Login/authentication friction including password reset requirements and inconsistent sign-in experience.
- Not consistently available on Google Play Store (installation/delivery issues).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sgi.ctmobile)