Grocery grab turns golden with $25,000 lottery win in west haven

Grocery grab turns golden with $25,000 lottery win in West Haven

West Haven woman wins $25,000 on 100X scratch-off ticket

WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A West Haven resident claimed a $25,000 prize after purchasing a winning 100X scratch-off ticket at Grillo’s Market on Monday, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Francesca N. scored the top-tier win on the $10 100X game, which offers multiple prize levels and multipliers. The winning ticket was bought at Grillo’s Market, a local convenience store located in West Haven.

The Connecticut Lottery officially recorded the win on Monday. Retailers such as Grillo’s Market receive a commission for selling winning tickets of $10,000 or more.

The 100X ticket is part of a line of multiplier games offered by the Connecticut Lottery, with prizes ranging up to $1 million depending on the version and play amount. The $25,000 prize is one of the larger mid-tier prizes available.

“I won $25,000,” Francesca N. stated during her prize claim, according to lottery records.

Recent winning streaks in New Haven County

The West Haven win adds to a series of recent prize claims in New Haven County, where several winners have been announced over the past few weeks. The Connecticut Lottery regularly updates its prize database, highlighting newly claimed winnings across scratch and draw games.

Grillo’s Market may also see a boost in lottery traffic following the announcement, as players often flock to locations where recent winners have purchased tickets.

Francesca N. has not publicly shared additional details or plans for the winnings, and as of Tuesday, her last name was withheld in accordance with Connecticut Lottery disclosure policies.

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