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Derby Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

A Derby resident recently purchased a winning ticket from a Shelton business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

DERBY, CT — A Derby resident is $66,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in town last week, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

On Friday, Carlton Watson Jr. won $66,634 playing a "KENO" game. The winning ticket was purchased from Alhamwi Enterprises LLC in Shelton.

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