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South Windsor Resident Wins Big in Lottery Game

Christmas week turned out to be lucky for a lottery player from South Windsor, who bought his winning ticket at a store in his hometown.

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — A South Windsor resident received a sweet bonus just after Christmas, courtesy of the CT Lottery. Henry McFarlane, Jr. won $100,000 on a Cash 5 ticket he bought at the Country Store on Dec. 26.

Here is a look at all the latest winners of $10,000 or more from Hartford and Tolland counties in assorted Connecticut Lottery games, as well as the location at which the winning ticket was purchased, game played and prize amount. Information is from Dec. 20-26, and is furnished by the CT Lottery.

Dec. 20

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  • Nancy Swartout, Southington; Hamden Enterprises, Southington; Jingle Jackpot; $25,000
  • Rafael Cruz, Manchester; Manchester Convenience Store, Manchester; Play4 Night; $13,125

Dec. 21

  • Sharon Tryon, Enfield; VP Mart, Enfield; Cash 5; $55,555

Dec. 22

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  • Judith Geller, Brewster, NY; Cumberland Farms, Ellington; Holiday Riches; $25,000
  • Mark Albanese, Plantsville; Gulf, Cheshire; 10X Cash 12th Edition; $10,000
  • Kellye Wood, Hartford; West Hartford Sunoco, West Hartford; Season's Greetings; $10,000

Dec. 26

  • Lucas Watson, Hartford; Whiskey & Wine World, Vernon; Play4 Day; $10,000
  • Henry McFarlane, Jr., South Windsor; Country Store, South Windsor; Cash 5; $100,000

Patch graphic: Kristin Borden

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