Connecticut Lottery Launches New Pizza-Themed Scratch-Off
Connecticut is putting a tasty spin on its lottery lineup with a new scratch-off celebrating New Haven’s legendary pizza scene.
The “Connecticut Apizza” ticket is a limited-edition game featuring three iconic New Haven pizzerias: Frank Pepe’s, Sally’s, and Modern.
🍕 What to know:
- Top prize: $50,000
- Launch date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Available: Statewide
- Theme: New Haven’s famous apizza tradition
The ticket pays tribute to the pizza shops and the generations of fans who have helped make New Haven a must-visit destination for pizza lovers. Connecticut Lottery officials said they researched the state’s pizza culture and the craft behind making the famous pies before creating the game.
Local leaders and representatives from the featured pizzerias celebrated the launch with a ceremonial first scratch-off.
For the longtime pizza businesses, being featured on a lottery ticket is an unexpected honor. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which dates back to 1925, and Sally’s Apizza both have deep roots in New Haven’s food history.
The game also arrives during National Pizza Month, making it a fun nod to one of Connecticut’s best-known culinary traditions.
Lottery officials are reminding players to play responsibly. And regardless of whether the ticket wins, there’s always another way to enjoy some New Haven apizza.