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Shelton, Derby Residents Win Big Lottery Prize

Residents of Derby and Shelton recently purchased winning tickets from local businesses, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

SHELTON-DERBY, CT — Residents of Shelton and Derby are both $50,000 richer after purchasing winning lottery tickets from local businesses this week, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

On Friday, a Shelton resident won $50,000 after purchasing a "Powerball" ticket from Huntington Package Store in Shelton.

That same day, a Derby resident won $50,000 after purchasing a "Money Rush" ticket from United Cigar in Derby.

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The CT Lottery furnishes winner information as public record.

The Connecticut Lottery only publishes names of people who win $10,000 or more, which officials claim is quite common.

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