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New Canaan Resident Wins Big Prize From Mega Millions: CT Lottery

The winning ticket was purchased in New Canaan, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Information via Connecticut Lottery

NEW CANAAN, CT — A New Canaan resident won a big prize after playing a popular lottery game, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

The resident won $10,000 by playing Mega Millions from Kean's Korner Mobil Gas Station, located at 16 South Ave.

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Mega Millions is a multi-state game. The minimum jackpot is $20 million, and increases for each game are determined based on sales in the current environment, the CT Lottey website says. Wagers cost $2.

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