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Vernon Stores Sell 2 Big CT Lottery Winners
Vernon has been a lucky spot recently for lottery tickets.

VERNON, CT — Two big CT Lottery winners purchased at Vernon stores have been cashed in within three days of each other.
On Monday, Robert Benoit, of Tolland, cashed in a $30,000 winner bought at the Mobil station at 1292 Hartford Turnpike.
He played the 30X Cash 8th Edition game.
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Three days earlier, a $10,000 winner was cashed in at the Valero station's FasMart at 506 Talcottville Road.
Vernon resident Christopher Cargos had the lucky ticket from the 10X Cash 15th Edition game.
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The CT Lottery furnishes winner information on prizes of $10,000 or more as public record.
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