Connecticut man wins $500K on scratch ticket bought at South Windsor gas station
South Windsor, CT – A Berlin resident is now half a million dollars richer after winning big on a “$4,000,000 Fortune” scratch-off ticket purchased at a Pride gas station in South Windsor, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
Bruce T., who claimed the prize on Tuesday, bought the winning ticket at Pride #632, a gas station and convenience store located in the heart of South Windsor. The $20 scratch-off game offers multiple prize tiers, but Bruce’s ticket hit one of the top-tier $500,000 prizes, lottery officials confirmed.
The “$4,000,000 Fortune” game is one of Connecticut Lottery’s premium instant win tickets. While it advertises a top prize of $4 million, it also includes several six-figure winning opportunities, like the one Bruce claimed.
The win marks one of the highest recent scratch-off payouts in the state this month, adding to a string of big-ticket winners in the region. Retailers that sell winning tickets valued at $10,000 or more are also eligible for a bonus, meaning Pride #632 will receive a cut of the win as well.
As with all lottery prizes in Connecticut, winnings over $5,000 are subject to state and federal taxes. Bruce opted to remain largely anonymous, as allowed under Connecticut law, and no additional information about his plans or personal background has been released.
The Connecticut Lottery encourages all players to sign their tickets immediately upon purchase and check them carefully, as prizes must be claimed within 180 days.
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Key Points
- Bruce T. of Berlin won $500,000 on a “$4,000,000 Fortune” scratch-off ticket
- The winning ticket was purchased at the Pride #632 gas station in South Windsor
- Retailer receives a bonus and the prize must be claimed within 180 days
