Groton woman wins $20,000 Big Bucks prize from Connecticut Lottery
Groton, CT – A stop at a local convenience store turned into a big payday for one Groton resident who claimed a $20,000 lottery prize this week.
The Connecticut Lottery announced that Michaela J. of Groton won $20,000 on a Big Bucks ticket purchased at Henny Penny on Route 12 in Groton. She claimed her prize on September 16.
Big Bucks is one of the Connecticut Lottery’s instant scratch-off games offering multiple cash prizes, with $20,000 among its larger payouts.
Lottery winners in Connecticut have 180 days from the official end date of the game to claim their prize. Retailers that sell winning tickets may also receive bonuses from the Connecticut Lottery.
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Key Points
- Michaela J. of Groton won $20,000 playing the Big Bucks scratch-off game
- The winning ticket was purchased at Henny Penny on Route 12 in Groton
- Players have 180 days from a game’s end date to claim prizes