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Stratford Resident Wins $500K On Scratch Lottery Ticket Stratford Resident Wins $500K On Scratch Lottery Ticket
Stratford Resident Wins $500K On Scratch Lottery Ticket A Fairfield County resident is lugging around some cash after claiming their $500,000 prize on a Fortune scratch-off lottery ticket. The unnamed Stratford resident purchased the winning ticket in Shelton at the Wheels gas station at 18 Old Stratford Road on Tuesday, March 19, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The Fortune $50 ticket offers players 40 chances to win per ticket, lottery officials said. Prizes range from $50 to $4 million. The top prize is paid as a $4 million 20-year annuity or a one-time gross cash option of $3 million. Lottery officials say there are still three jackpo…
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County One lucky Connecticut Powerball player is walking away with $1 million bucks on a second-place ticket.  The $1 million ticket was sold in Fairfield County at the Camaro Mini Market in Monroe, said the Connecticut Lottery. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 and the red Powerball was 1.  The Power Play multiplier was 3X. No word yet on who the winner is. There were four $1 million Powerball winners across the country, including in California, Florida, and Maryland.  Each player matched all five white balls but did not have the red Powerbal…
Powerball Win: $50K Prize Given Out In CT Powerball Win: $50K Prize Given Out In CT
Powerball Win: $50K Prize Given Out In CT Although no one in Connecticut was lucky enough to win the jaw-dropping $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, one fortunate lottery player in the Nutmeg State still came away with a respectable $50,000.  The third-prize-winning Powerball ticket, worth $50,000, was sold for the drawing on Wednesday, Oct. 11, Connecticut Lottery announced. The winner, whose name was not revealed, matched four numbers but failed to match the Powerball number and earn an extra $50,000 through the Power Play.  The winning numbers were 22 24 40 52 64, with a Powerball number of 10. The win in Co…
Trumbull Resident Wins $40K In Mega Millions, Jackpot Soars To $1.25 Billion Trumbull Resident Wins $40K In Mega Millions, Jackpot Soars To $1.25 Billion
Trumbull Resident Wins $40K In Mega Millions, Jackpot Soars To $1.25 Billion A Trumbull resident has already claimed a $40,000 win in the Tuesday, Aug. 1 Mega Million game. The winner, Vanderlei M., purchased the winning ticket at the News Express in Fairfield, said Connecticut Lottery officials. The lucky winner hit four of the five Mega Millions numbers as well as the Mega Ball number. They also purchased a multiplier option, which increased the prize from $10,000 to $40,000, Lottery officials said.  No one picked the entire line of correct numbers sending the jackpot to some $1.25 billion, officials said. The winning numbers were 8 - 24 - 30 - 45…
Only 30 Days Left To Claim $365K Lucky For Life Lottery Ticket Sold In Greenwich Only 30 Days Left To Claim $365K Lucky For Life Lottery Ticket Sold In Greenwich
Only 30 Days Left To Claim $365K Lucky For Life Lottery Ticket Sold In Greenwich Hey, check those lottery tickets. Time is running out for someone who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket worth $365,000 a year for life in Fairfield County. The winning ticket was purchased in Greenwich for the Saturday, March 4, drawing, and no one has claimed the ticket that expires in 30 days, said Connecticut Lottery officials. The top-prize-winning ticket, purchased at the Byram Smoke Shop, 111 Mill St., will expire on Thursday, Aug. 31, unless it is claimed by that date. The winning Lucky for Life numbers drawn on March 4, were 4 - 7 - 15 - 17 - 30, Lucky Ball number 5. To timel…
$1M Winner: Powerball Player Gets Lucky In CT $1M Winner: Powerball Player Gets Lucky In CT
$1M Winner: Powerball Player Gets Lucky In CT One lucky Connecticut resident has found themselves a millionaire after buying a winning Powerball ticket.  The prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in New London County on Monday, July 17 in Groton, Connecticut Lottery announced.  The million-dollar ticket was sold at the Citgo gas station located at 182 Fort Hill Rd., lottery officials said.  The winning numbers were 5, 8, 9, 17, and 41. 
$268K Richer: Stamford Resident Wins Big From Lottery Ticket $268K Richer: Stamford Resident Wins Big From Lottery Ticket
$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 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 t…
Stamford Resident Hits Cash5 Twice, Takes Home $85,524 Stamford Resident Hits Cash5 Twice, Takes Home $85,524
Stamford Resident Hits Cash5 Twice, Takes Home $85,524 A Stamford man was being a nice husband by going out to grab his wife a cup of coffee at his regular spot, Cove Convenience before she went to work. While getting the coffee the store owner mentioned how there were two CASH5 winners for the Monday, May 15 game and that he should check his numbers as they sounded familiar, said Connecticut Lottery officials. Melvin Karlsen, of Stamford, a regular CASH5 player, plays the same numbers regularly – 4, 6, 8, 14, 15 – representing the birthdays of his children, himself, and his wife.  When he found out he was a winner, Karlsen was stoked! He…
Norwalk Resident Wins $171K In CT State Lottery Norwalk Resident Wins $171K In CT State Lottery
Norwalk Resident Wins $171K In CT State Lottery Three lucky Connecticut residents have found themselves with a lot more spending money after winning big prizes from lottery tickets.  One of the lucky tickets, a prize-winning Fast Play $5 Lightning Fast Cash Progressive ticket worth $171,981, was purchased in Fairfield County on Monday, May 1 by Norwalk resident Rupal S., according to Connecticut Lottery.  The ticket was purchased at Warehouse Wine and Spirits located in Norwalk at 390 Westport Ave.  A second lucky lottery player also won big on Monday, as a CASH5 ticket worth $100,000 was purchased in Hartford County by a…
Bridgeport Store Sells Winning $25K For Life Lotto Ticket Bridgeport Store Sells Winning $25K For Life Lotto Ticket
Bridgeport Store Sells Winning $25K For Life Lotto Ticket Hey, Fairfield County lottery players -- there are now three unclaimed Lucky for Life winning tickets with another player hitting the correct numbers to win $25,000 a year for life. The player purchased the ticket in Bridgeport, at the Uptown News & Variety, located at 4200 Main St., for Saturday, April 8, Connecticut Lottery officials said.  The winning numbers for the $25,000 a year for life for April 8 were 1-16-18-20-41 with a Lucky Ball of 5. Officials say that makes three winners of the Lucky for Life game that have not claimed their prizes including a grand prize winner who…
Seventh Heaven: CT Man Wins $177,777 From Lottery Ticket Seventh Heaven: CT Man Wins $177,777 From Lottery Ticket
Seventh Heaven: CT Man Wins $177,777 From Lottery Ticket Hopefully, one lottery player from Hartford County is a fan of odd numbers, as they are now $177,777 richer after cashing in their winning ticket.  The prize-winning Electric 7s 2nd Edition ticket was bought on Tuesday, April 4 by Enfield resident Howard Blythe Jr., according to Connecticut Lottery.  Although it might have been fitting if the Electric 7s ticket was bought at a 7-Eleven, it was instead bought at Enfield Food Mart located at 935 Enfield St. (Route 5).  Blythe took home the top prize possible for the Electric 7s game, which players have a one in 3.56 …
$100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At CT Store $100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At CT Store
$100K Lottery Prize Winner: Ticket Sold At CT Store If you're looking for the best place to buy lottery tickets, one store in Middlesex County may be a good option, as it just sold one that ended up being worth $100,000.  The top-prize-winning CASH5 ticket was sold in Westbrook on Friday, March 24, and earned an unnamed lottery player $100,000 more than they had the day before, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, March 27. The lucky winner bought the ticket at JoJo's Food Mart, located at 1309 Boston Post Rd. (US Route 1). According to Connecticut Lottery, the odds of winning CASH5 are 1 in 72.1. 
2 CT Residents Win $100K Lottery Prize: Here's Where They Bought Their Tickets 2 CT Residents Win $100K Lottery Prize: Here's Where They Bought Their Tickets
2 CT Residents Win $100K Lottery Prize: Here's Where They Bought Their Tickets Two very lucky Connecticut residents will surely have a happy Saint Patrick's Day after buying winning $100,000 lottery tickets from two Cumberland Farms locations.  The two winning tickets were bought by both New London County resident Franklin Dart of Baltic and Tolland County resident Tiffany Salisbury of Willington, according to Connecticut Lottery.  Dart, who purchased a top-prize-winning Casino Nights ticket at the Cumberland Farms in Baltic located at 184 Main St., won his prize on Wednesday, March 15.  Those hoping to replicate a similar win will not be able to purch…
Top-Prize Winning $365K Per Year For Life Ticket Sold At Store In Greenwich Top-Prize Winning $365K Per Year For Life Ticket Sold At Store In Greenwich
Top-Prize Winning $365K Per Year For Life Ticket Sold At Store In Greenwich After buying a top-prize winning ticket, one lucky Connecticut resident will receive $365,000 a year for the rest of their life.  The first top-prize-winning Lucky for Life ticket to be sold in 2023 was purchased in Fairfield County at Byram Smoke Shop in Greenwich at 111 Mill St., according to Connecticut Lottery.  The winning numbers were drawn on Saturday, March 4: 4, 7, 15, 17, 30, with a lucky ball of 5.  Being a "For Life" prize, the winner, whose name was not released, will receive at least 20 years' worth of guaranteed annual payments, although the payments could last longer depen…
New Haven Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It New Haven Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It
New Haven Man Wins Over $38K From Lottery Ticket: Here's Where He Bought It A lucky man from New Haven won more than $38,000 from a lottery ticket he bought in the Elm City. New Haven resident Elijah Harper won a whopping $38,648 from a Fast Play $5 Extreme Green Progressive ticket he bought on Monday, Feb. 27, Connecticut Lottery announced.  The ticket was purchased at the Mobil gas station located in New Haven at 200 Sargent Dr.  Harper was the only big winner from New Haven on Monday, as the following residents also became several thousand dollars richer:  Darrell Eaddy, who won $30,000 from a Play 4 Night ticket bought at a Gulf…
Lucky Lotto: CT Winner Collects $825K In Scratch-Off Game Lucky Lotto: CT Winner Collects $825K In Scratch-Off Game
Lucky Lotto: CT Winner Collects $825K In Scratch-Off Game A Connecticut man is probably walking around with a huge smile after winning big on a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket. Hartford County resident Kevin Desimone Jr., of New Britain, won $825,000 on Monday, Feb. 27, on the new game Lucky Lott in which players can win up to $1 million, said Connecticut Lottery officials. Desimone purchased his ticket at the Stop & Shop in Bristol, officials said.
Norwalk Woman Wins $50K In Lottery Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop Norwalk Woman Wins $50K In Lottery Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop
Norwalk Woman Wins $50K In Lottery Ticket Purchased At Stop & Shop A lucky Connecticut woman is thousands of dollars richer after buying a winning lottery ticket at a Stop & Shop.  The winning 5X The Money 16th Edition ticket was bought in Fairfield County by Jennifer Wisnieski of Norwalk at the Stop & Shop #662 located in Norwalk at 380 Main Ave., according to the Connecticut Lottery.  The winning ticket was worth $50,000 and was purchased on Friday, Feb. 24, officials said.
Jackpot Ticket Worth Over $100K Sold At Town Of Fairfield Cafe Jackpot Ticket Worth Over $100K Sold At Town Of Fairfield Cafe
Jackpot Ticket Worth Over $100K Sold At Town Of Fairfield Cafe One lucky winner won a more than $100,000 jackpot after buying a lottery ticket at a cafe in Fairfield County.  The Fast Play Lightning Fast Cash $5 jackpot-winning ticket worth $102,499 was sold in the town of Fairfield on Sunday, Feb. 12, Connecticut Lottery announced on Wednesday, Feb. 15.  The ticket was sold at Tony D's Sports Cafe located at 937 Post Rd. Details about who won the jackpot were not released. 
Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident
Meaningful Numbers Lead To $100K Powerball Prize For CT Resident A New Haven County resident used some meaningful numbers to turn his dream of winning the lottery to a reality.  Michael Chesson, of Meriden, played the Connecticut Lottery's Powerball game with numbers that were a combination of the years when his parents were born and his house number.  When Michael checked his ticket for the Wednesday, Jan. 25 drawing while lying in bed, he thought he was dreaming, the lottery reports.  "I yelled, 'Alexa, turn on the light,' because I couldn't see all that well," Michael said, according to the lottery.  Michael Chesson bought the winning ticket at …
Jackpot Winner: $260K Lottery Ticket Bought At Storrs Gas Station Jackpot Winner: $260K Lottery Ticket Bought At Storrs Gas Station
Jackpot Winner: $260K Lottery Ticket Bought At Storrs Gas Station One lucky person claimed a more than $260,000 jackpot after buying a lottery ticket at a gas station in Storrs.  The $264,552 Fast Play EXTREME GREEN $10 ticket was sold on Saturday, Jan. 28 in Tolland County at the Mobil Xtra Mart located at 2103 Storrs Rd., Connecticut Lottery announced.  The lucky winner took home 100 percent of the jackpot.  Connecticut Lottery did not reveal any details about who bought the winning ticket. 
24-Year-Old Wins $25K: Family Tradition Yields Lucky CT Lottery Ticket 24-Year-Old Wins $25K: Family Tradition Yields Lucky CT Lottery Ticket
24-Year-Old Wins $25K: Family Tradition Yields Lucky CT Lottery Ticket After nearly trading her winning lottery ticket with her sister, a 24-year-old from Connecticut is now $25,000 richer. Old Lyme native Gabriella Cohen learned she had won the whopping prize after scratching off her “$500,000 Extravaganza” lottery ticket that she had won in a game played by her family every Christmas Eve, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, Jan. 27.  During the celebration at her family's Old Lyme house on Christmas Eve, Cohen was partaking in this tradition, during which family members will throw ping pong balls into cups with hidden numbers inside. Thes…
$100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Milford Store $100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Milford Store
$100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Milford Store One lucky person claimed a $100,000 prize after buying a lottery ticket at a store in Milford.  The $100,000 CASH5 top prize-winning ticket was sold at Milford Smoke Junction on Sunday, Jan. 22, according to an announcement from Connecticut Lottery.  The store is located at 487 A Bridgeport Ave. (Route 1).   Connecticut Lottery did not reveal any details about who bought the winning ticket. 
$100K Winning Lottery Tickets Sold At 2 Connecticut Stores $100K Winning Lottery Tickets Sold At 2 Connecticut Stores
$100K Winning Lottery Tickets Sold At 2 Connecticut Stores Two Connecticut residents have just claimed $100,000 lottery prizes. The two residents of Hartford County both won their prizes on Tuesday, Jan. 3, Connecticut Lottery announced.  An unnamed Newington resident won a CASH5 prize from a ticket purchased at Newington Food Land, CT Lottery said. The store is located at 60 Walsh Ave. in Newington. Carl Johnson, of Rocky Hill, also claimed a $100,000 prize from a Holiday Bonus ticket purchased at DM Grocers, which is located at 2757 Main St. in Rocky Hill, the lottery announced.
Fairfield County Woman Takes Home $250K CT Lottery Prize Fairfield County Woman Takes Home $250K CT Lottery Prize
Fairfield County Woman Takes Home $250K CT Lottery Prize A woman from Fairfield County won a $250,000 lottery prize from a ticket purchased at a convenience store in the area.  Bonnie Cappucci, of Stamford, claimed the $250,000 Cashword 9 prize from a ticket purchased at Hope Street Mini Mart in Stamford, Connecticut Lottery announced on Thursday, Dec. 22. CT Lottery also announced two other winners who claimed big prizes last week. Richard Vingi, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, won a $180,690 CASH5 prize from a ticket purchased in New Haven County at Alltown Madison East, the lottery said.  Stratford resident Sam P…
CT Resident Is $5.75M 'Lucky For Life' Lottery Winner CT Resident Is $5.75M 'Lucky For Life' Lottery Winner
CT Resident Is $5.75M 'Lucky For Life' Lottery Winner A Connecticut resident won a $5,750,000 lottery prize. An unnamed Hartford resident claimed the "Lucky For Life" prize from a ticket purchased at Road Runners in Rocky Hill, the Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, Dec. 9. The store is located at 2204 Silas Deane Highway, the lottery said.  CT Lottery also reported on Thursday, Dec. 8, that the following individuals won $100,000 prizes: An unnamed New Haven resident, who claimed a Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Andover Express LLC An unnamed Baltic resident, who claimed a Pinball Wizard XXVI prize from a ti…
Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County
Winning $1.6M State Lottery Ticket Sold At 7-Eleven In Fairfield County A Fairfield County resident won a lottery prize valued at more than $1.6 million. An unnamed Stratford resident claimed a $1,606,034 prize from a "LOTTO!" ticket purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 3621 Main St. in Stratford, Connecticut Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 25. CT Lottery also announced several other winners on Friday, including: Leonard Cooke Jr., of Bridgeport, who won a $244,589 prize from a "FAST PLAY - $10 EXTREME GREEN PROGRESSIVE" ticket purchased at Saba Patroleum LLC in Bridgeport An unnamed Meriden resident who won a $100,000 prize from a "Cash…
Fairfield County Resident Takes Home $100K CT Lottery CASH5 Prize Fairfield County Resident Takes Home $100K CT Lottery CASH5 Prize
Fairfield County Resident Takes Home $100K CT Lottery Cash5 Prize Two Connecticut residents claimed $100,000 lottery prizes. An unnamed resident of Milford in New Haven County won a Cash5 prize from a ticket purchased at In N Out Mart Inc. in Milford, Connecticut Lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The store is located at 186 Bridgeport Ave., the lottery said. CT Lottery also reported on Monday, Nov. 21, that Luchious Hickmon, a resident of Bridgeport in Fairfield County, won a Cash5 prize from a ticket purchased at Felix Package, located at 874 Boston Ave. in Bridgeport. 
Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Resident Wins $50K In CT State Lottery A Connecticut resident claimed a $390,000 lottery prize. New London County resident Gary Beaulieu, of Colchester, won a "Lucky For Life" prize from a ticket purchased at Gibbs, located at 299 South Main St. in Colchester, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Nov. 14. Other notable winners announced on Monday include: Brian Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big Y Ellington Express #115, located at 140 West Road in Ellington Angela Echard, of Ellington, who won a $200,000 Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Big…
Fairfield County Woman Wins $50K Powerball Prize After Playing Father's Old Roulette Numbers Fairfield County Woman Wins $50K Powerball Prize After Playing Father's Old Roulette Numbers
Fairfield County Woman Wins $50K Powerball Prize After Playing Father's Old Roulette Numbers A Fairfield County woman claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize after she played her father's old roulette numbers. Dana Pniewski, of Stratford, claimed her prize on Wednesday, Nov. 9, Connecticut Lottery announced. CT Lottery said Pniewski purchased two $2 Powerball tickets at Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop in Stratford in order to enter the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot drawing on Monday, Nov. 7.  In one of the tickets, she used her father's old roulette numbers. When the winning numbers of 10 - 33 - 41 - 47 - 56 and Powerball 10 were announced, Pniewski realized…
Fairfield County Woman Wins $50K In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Woman Wins $50K In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Woman Wins $50K In CT State Lottery Connecticut Lottery announced five new Powerball winners who claimed $50,000 prizes. CT Lottery announced the winners between Monday, Nov. 7, and Wednesday, Nov. 9. The lottery said the following individuals claimed $50,000 prizes: Dana Pniewski, of Stratford, who won a Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop Samiha Julakha, Plano, Texas, who won a Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Daily Mart in Ansonia Sara Salamone, of Old Saybrook, who won a Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Henny Penny Saybrook Sunoco in Old Saybrook  Gar…
Man Wins $300,000 In CT State Lottery Man Wins $300,000 In CT State Lottery
Man Wins $300,000 In CT State Lottery A Connecticut resident claimed a $300,000 lottery prize. A Hartford County man from Manchester won the "Diamonds & Gold" prize from a ticket purchased at Ellington Quick Mart in Tolland County, Connecticut Lottery announced on Monday, Nov. 7. The store is located at 194 Windsorville Road in Ellington, CT Lottery said. Another recent noteworthy winner is New London County resident Matthew Albert Tio, of Norwich, who won a $50,000 Powerball prize, the lottery reported.  CT Lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at Chucky's in Norwich.