Connecticut convenience store cashes in with massive lottery win

Connecticut convenience store cashes in with massive lottery win

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May 20, 2026

A Northford convenience store just produced one of the state’s biggest instant progressive wins

NORTHFORD, Conn. — A small Connecticut market is celebrating a huge lottery moment after selling a FAST PLAY jackpot ticket worth more than $143K, according to Connecticut Lottery officials.

The winning ticket was sold Tuesday at Northford Country Market in Northford.

Lottery officials said the winning game was the FAST PLAY $10 High Roller Progressive game, which produced a jackpot prize of $143,514.

Officials did not immediately release information about the winner or whether the prize has already been claimed.

FAST PLAY games are progressive-style lottery games in which jackpots increase until a winning ticket is sold.

The $10 High Roller Progressive game is one of Connecticut Lottery’s higher-tier FAST PLAY offerings, featuring rolling jackpots that continue to climb with ticket sales statewide.

Lottery winners in Connecticut typically have a limited period to redeem prizes depending on game rules and state regulations.

Connecticut Lottery officials also reminded players to gamble responsibly.


Key Points

  • A $143K FAST PLAY jackpot ticket was sold in Northford, Connecticut
  • The winning ticket was purchased at Northford Country Market
  • The prize came from the $10 High Roller Progressive game

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