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Stratford Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

The big win came on a Powerball ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

STRATFORD, CT — A Stratford resident recently won $50,000 on a winning Powerball ticket that was sold in Norwalk, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Joseph Polka won $50,000 on a Powerball ticket that was sold at East Avenue Gas Station at 227 East Avenue in Norwalk, according to Lottery officials.

The CT Lottery furnishes winner information as public record.

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

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