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New Fairfield, CT — A CASH5 ticket sold in New Fairfield turned into a six-figure prize for one lucky player after the Connecticut Lottery confirmed a $100,000 win from the January 5 drawing.

The winning ticket was sold at New Fairfield Mobil, located in New Fairfield. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn, securing the game’s top prize of $100,000.

CASH5 is a daily draw game in Connecticut where players choose five numbers from a field of 1 to 35. Matching all five wins the top prize, which can vary but is often set at $100,000.

The winner has not yet been publicly identified. All draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 calendar days from the date of the drawing. Winnings over $5,000 are subject to state and federal tax withholdings. The Connecticut Lottery advises players to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe until they claim their prize.

Key Points

  • A $100,000 top-prize CASH5 ticket was sold at New Fairfield Mobil in New Fairfield, CT
  • The winning ticket matched all five numbers in the January 5 drawing
  • Prizes must be claimed within 180 days and are subject to tax withholdings