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Big Lottery Winner Claimed In Stamford

A Stamford resident won the big prize after playing a scratch-off game from the Connecticut Lottery.

STAMFORD, CT — A Stamford resident is now $50,000 richer thanks to some luck and the Connecticut Lottery.

The anonymous resident won the big prize after playing the "Best Chance To Be A Millionaire" scratch-off game.

According to the Connecticut Lottery, the ticket was purchased at Belltown Variety located at 24 Belltown Road.

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There are 10 $50,000 winners out of over 2 million tickets of the game. The ticket costs $50, and the top prize is a $1 million annuity.

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