Bridgeport store sells $1 million Scratch-Off winner

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July 27, 2026
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Best Chance To Be A Millionaire Scratch-Off claimed by Middletown player after lucky purchase

BRIDGEPORT, CT — One Connecticut Lottery Scratch-Off ticket sold in Bridgeport has turned into a $1 million payday after a Middletown player claimed the game’s top prize Thursday.

According to the Connecticut Lottery, 159 Mdts of Middletown claimed a $1,000,000 prize after purchasing a Best Chance To Be A Millionaire Scratch-Off ticket in Bridgeport.

The prize was claimed Thursday, July 23.

Lottery officials did not identify the retailer that sold the winning ticket and did not release additional information about the winner.

Best Chance To Be A Millionaire is one of the Connecticut Lottery’s Scratch-Off games featuring a top prize of $1 million.

Key Points

  • A $1 million Connecticut Lottery Scratch-Off prize was claimed Thursday.
  • The winning Best Chance To Be A Millionaire ticket was sold in Bridgeport.
  • The winner is listed by the Connecticut Lottery as 159 Mdts of Middletown.