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Connecticut store sells $500K winning lottery ticket

WALLINGFORD, Conn. — A lottery player is half a million dollars richer after a winning scratch-off ticket was sold at a local Wallingford store, officials said.

The $500,000 prize came from the popular “$500,000 Cashword 2nd Edition” game and was purchased at Checkers Food Store, according to lottery records.

Officials have not released the identity of the winner, and it remains unclear whether the prize has been claimed.

The Cashword series remains a favorite among players, offering larger top prizes and interactive gameplay that mimics crossword puzzles.

Lottery officials remind players to carefully check their tickets, as significant prizes often go unclaimed for periods of time.

Key Points

$500,000 scratch-off winning ticket sold in Wallingford, Connecticut
Ticket purchased at Checkers Food Store
Prize came from Cashword 2nd Edition game

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