NEW BRITAIN, CT — A lucky lottery player in Connecticut is celebrating a $1 million win after purchasing a 200X scratch-off ticket at a local Stop & Shop.

Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed that the winning ticket was sold at Stop & Shop #630 in New Britain. The game, known as 200X, offers players the chance to win prizes of up to $1 million.

The winner, who has not been publicly identified, purchased the ticket at the New Britain location and successfully claimed the top prize of $1,000,000 on Monday, April 21.

The 200X scratch game is one of several high-stakes instant lottery games offered by the Connecticut Lottery, featuring multiple prize tiers and opportunities for multiplier bonuses.

$1 million prize claimed as 200X game continues to pay out

The Connecticut Lottery has not released further details about the prize claim, including whether the winner opted for a lump sum payment or an annuity. Winners in Connecticut are generally required to disclose their identities as part of the state’s public records laws.

The Stop & Shop location that sold the winning ticket may be eligible for a retailer bonus from the Connecticut Lottery for selling a top-prize-winning ticket.

Key Points

A $1 million top prize was won on the 200X scratch-off game in New Britain, Connecticut
The winning ticket was purchased at Stop & Shop #630
The Connecticut Lottery has not yet disclosed the identity of the winner

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