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Vernon Store Sells Big Winning Lottery Ticket
Christmas week turned out to be lucky for a lottery player from Hartford, who bought his winning ticket at a store in Vernon.

VERNON, CT — A Hartford resident received a sweet bonus just after Christmas, courtesy of the CT Lottery. Lucas Watson won $10,000 on a Play4 ticket he bought at Whiskey & Wine World in Vernon 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
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