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Stamford Resident Wins Big Cash Prize From CT Lottery Game

A Stamford resident turned a $2 wager into a massive cash prize, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Information via Connecticut Lottery

STAMFORD, CT — A Stamford resident recently won a $390,000 cash prize after playing the Lucky For Life game from the Connecticut Lottery.

The winning ticket was sold at Bedford Street Market located at 27 Bedford St.

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According to the CT Lottery website, matching five numbers wins $25,000 a year for life annuity, or winners can choose a $390,000 cash option. The odds of matching five numbers are one in 1,813,028.

The top prize is $365,000 a year for life. Wagers for the Lucky For Life game cost $2.

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