Simsbury shopper claims $50,000 scratch-off prize
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Simsbury shopper claims $50,000 scratch-off prize

Simsbury player wins $50,000 on Flaming Hot 7s ticket

SIMSBURY, Conn. – A lucky player in Simsbury claimed a $50,000 prize after purchasing a Flaming Hot 7s scratch-off ticket at Sunrise Convenience Store earlier this week.

The winning ticket was sold on October 6, marking one of the game’s top prizes.

Key Points

  • $50,000 Flaming Hot 7s ticket sold at Sunrise Convenience in Simsbury
  • Winning ticket purchased October 6
  • Retailer will receive a bonus for selling the top-prize ticket

A hot win in Simsbury

The winner bought the Flaming Hot 7s ticket at Sunrise Convenience Store, located in the heart of Simsbury. The $5 scratch-off game continues to produce top-prize winners across Connecticut.

The store will receive a retailer bonus for selling the lucky ticket.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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