The biggest jackpot ever was in January 2016 when Powerball hit $1.586 billion and was shared by winners in California, Florida, and Tennessee.
Some stores have particular times when they can cash bigger prizes or have limited cash on hand, so be certain to tell the clerk the amount of the prize before the ticket is validated.
Winners of prizes amongst $five,001 and $49,999 can present their winning ticket to the CT Lottery Headquarters with two valid forms of signed identification or mail it into the headquarters.