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Big CT Lottery Winner Sold At New London Store
Check out the latest winner in a CT Lottery game and find out where the lucky ticket was purchased.
NEW LONDON, CT — A winning Connecticut Lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold at a New London convenience store earlier this month, lottery officials said.
The ticket was purchased at Pay Rite in New London and was part of the 10X Cash 18th Edition scratch-off game, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
The winner, identified as being from Oakdale, claimed the prize on Jan. 22, 2026. The total prize amount was $10,000.
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The Connecticut Lottery does not release the names of scratch-off winners unless they choose to come forward publicly.
Pay Rite, which sold the winning ticket, is eligible to receive a retailer bonus from the Connecticut Lottery for selling the winning ticket.
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The 10X Cash 18th Edition is a scratch-off game that offers multiple prize levels, including top prizes substantially larger than the $10,000 award.
Lottery officials remind players that odds of winning vary by game and encourage responsible play.
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