$268K Richer: Stamford Resident Wins Big From Lottery Ticket

One lucky Fairfield County resident has found themselves with over $268,000 just in time for Independence Day after winning half of a jackpot from a lottery ticket.

The winning ticket was bought in Stamford at a BP gas station located at 59 West Broad St.
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Ben Crnic

07/02/2023 2:30 p.m.

The winner, a resident of Stamford, took home $268,867 from a $5 Stacks of Ca$h Progressive ticket bought on Wednesday, June 28, Connecticut Lottery officials announced.

This whopping amount is half of the largest Fast Play jackpot ever on a $5 Stacks of Ca$h Progressive ticket, officials added.

The ticket was bought at the BP gas station in Stamford located at 59 West Broad St.

Despite the win, the Fast Play jackpot is still over $275,000 for future players, lottery officials said.

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