$50k ticket sold at small-town connecticut store

$50K ticket sold at small-town Connecticut store

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January 6, 2026
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$50K lottery ticket sold in Seymour as player hits big on scratch-off

SEYMOUR, CT – A routine stop at a local convenience store turned into a $50,000 payday for one lucky Connecticut Lottery player, who struck gold on a scratch-off ticket purchased at Shop Smart in Seymour.

According to the Connecticut Lottery, the winning ticket was a 200X 4th Edition scratch-off, one of the game’s top prize tiers. The ticket was claimed on Friday, just days into the new year, making the unidentified winner one of the state’s first big prize recipients of 2026.

The ticket was sold at Shop Smart, located in Seymour, a store that now joins the growing list of Connecticut retailers who have recently sold large prize-winning tickets.

The 200X 4th Edition scratch-off game offers players a chance to win up to $1 million, with several prize tiers ranging from $50 to six figures. With odds designed to entice repeat players and a reputation for frequent mid-range wins, the $50,000 prize is a significant hit early in the new year.

Lottery officials confirmed the prize has already been claimed, and the winner opted to remain anonymous, which is permitted under Connecticut’s lottery laws. Shop Smart may also be eligible for a retailer bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Connecticut Lottery players have been racking up wins in recent weeks, with multiple five- and six-figure payouts recorded across the state. The Lottery reminds all players to sign their tickets and check numbers carefully to avoid missing out on prizes.

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Key Points

  • A $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Shop Smart in Seymour, Connecticut
  • The win came from the 200X 4th Edition scratch-off game
  • The winner claimed the prize on Friday and chose to remain anonymous
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