National, CT, New Mexico Lotteries Announce May 8 Winning Numbers

Lottery draws on May 8, 2025, featured significant opportunities for players in both Connecticut and the UK. The Connecticut Lottery offered several games including CT Lotto, Lucky for Life, Cash 5, Powerball, and Mega Millions, with prizes claimable according to set thresholds requiring identification and documentation for larger winnings. In the UK, the National Lottery's Set for Life game held a draw offering winners £10,000 a month for 30 years, equating to a total of £3.6 million, with draws twice weekly. Notable past UK winners include a £42 million jackpot in 1996 and recent winners who have used their prizes for significant lifestyle changes. The odds of winning remain low, approximately one in 14 million, but participants are encouraged to check their numbers promptly. Other state lotteries like those in New Mexico and California also held draws around the same time but without detailed prize or winner information provided.