East Hartford woman wins $40K Mega Millions prize after stop at local market
East Hartford, CT – Lisa B walked into the Wolcott Hill Market in Wethersfield on Monday for what seemed like a regular stop, but by the time she walked out, she was $40,000 richer thanks to a winning Mega Millions ticket.
The Connecticut Lottery confirmed the win from the August 25 Mega Millions drawing, verifying that Lisa B had matched four white balls and the Mega Ball — a prize normally worth $10,000 — but she also added the Megaplier option, which quadrupled her winnings to $40,000. The Megaplier multiplier for that night was 4x.
Wolcott Hill Market, where the ticket was sold, is a well-known neighborhood convenience store in Wethersfield. Retailers that sell winning tickets often benefit from increased traffic following a publicized win.
The Mega Millions jackpot for that drawing had climbed past the $100 million mark, fueling a surge in ticket sales across the state. While Lisa B didn’t take home the jackpot, her boosted prize is one of the larger non-jackpot wins reported in Connecticut for the week.
Connecticut Lottery officials encourage all players to double-check their tickets after every drawing and consider adding options like the Megaplier for a chance at increased winnings.
Winners in Connecticut have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
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Key Points
- Lisa B won $40,000 from the August 25 Mega Millions drawing with a ticket bought at Wolcott Hill Market in Wethersfield
- The prize increased from $10,000 to $40,000 thanks to the Megaplier option
- The Connecticut Lottery confirmed the win on Monday