Hamden Man Wins $50K on CT Lottery Game, to Buy Girlfriend New Ring

HAMDEN, CT — Hamden’s Sam Mitchell gets breakfast with his girlfriend every morning before heading to work but one morning turned out to be particularly special when he realized he won $50,000 on a “Super Cashword 18” lottery game.

Mitchell was ecstatic when he realized he had won, “I was jumping up and down—at first I thought it was $5,000, then I yelled ‘No it’s $50,000!,’” according to a press release.

The whole restaurant cheered for the big winner as he celebrated. To confirm his winnings, Mitchell used the nearest Ticket Checker.

As a hard-working tow truck driver, Mitchell had to wait to claim his ticket.

“I had to take a half day (to drive to the CT Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill). I kept the ticket on me at all times—I even locked it in my truck at work,” Mitchell told Lottery officials with a laugh.

“I’m going to keep working but put a little away—and buy my girlfriend a ring,” Mitchell said.

When asked about the significance of the ring, Mitchell smiled and said, “She already has one of those (engagement ring), I just want to buy her something better.”

For selling the winning ticket, Galaxy Fuel located on 180 New Haven Avenue in Milford will receive a $500 check from the CT Lottery.

The overall odds of winning a Super Cashword 18 prize is 1 in 3.74. Of the 21 top prizes, 10 remain to be claimed.

The CT Lottery reminds the public that purchasers must be 18 or older, and to please play responsibly. If you gamble, use your GameSense. For information about the CT Lottery, stop by any CT Lottery retailer, visit CTLOTTERY.ORG, join us on Facebook (facebook.com/CTLottery) and Twitter (twitter.com/ctlottery), or call (860) 713-2700.

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