EAST HARTFORD, CT — Ralph L., a resident of East Hartford, claimed a $55,593 jackpot in the May 7 CASH5 drawing, Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed.
The winning ticket was purchased at Onestop Smoke & Convenience, located in East Hartford. Ralph matched all five numbers drawn, securing the full jackpot amount for that evening’s drawing.
CASH5 is one of the Connecticut Lottery’s most popular daily draw games, offering jackpots that vary based on ticket sales and the number of winners. Players choose five numbers from a pool of 1 to 35, with nightly drawings determining the winning combination.
Winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize. As of Friday, the retailer responsible for selling the winning ticket is expected to receive a bonus from the Connecticut Lottery.
Retailer credited with big win as CASH5 continues nightly success
Onestop Smoke & Convenience joins a growing list of lottery retailers across the state that have recently sold winning tickets in the CASH5 game. The win reflects the ongoing success of Connecticut’s daily jackpot games, which continue to deliver significant payouts to players statewide.
The Connecticut Lottery encourages players to sign the back of their tickets and store them securely until they are claimed. Prize claim instructions and further information on draw games are available at ctlottery.org.