$50K scratch-off win at Route 7 Shell station stuns Wilton lottery player
Wilton, CT — A Wilton resident walked into a local Shell station this week and walked out $50,000 richer after scratching off a top prize on the Connecticut Lottery’s Emerald 8s Extra Play game.
The winning ticket was sold at the Route 7 Shell station in Norwalk, according to lottery officials. The $5 instant game has been a popular choice among players looking for a shot at one of several $50,000 top prizes. This latest win marks another big payout claimed in Fairfield County.
The Connecticut Lottery confirmed the prize was claimed on Wednesday, though the winner’s name has not been released. Emerald 8s Extra Play gives players two chances to win on a single ticket, combining a traditional scratch game with a bonus section for extra prizes.
The win adds to a growing list of high-value prizes claimed in the region this month as scratch-off games continue to yield major payouts across the state. Lottery retailers receive a commission for selling winning tickets, though the exact amount Route 7 Shell earned was not disclosed.
As with all prizes over $5,000 in Connecticut, taxes will be withheld prior to payout. The net amount the winner will receive depends on individual tax circumstances.
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Key Points
- A Wilton resident won $50,000 playing Emerald 8s Extra Play from the Connecticut Lottery
- The winning ticket was purchased at Route 7 Shell in Norwalk
- The ticket featured one of the game’s top prizes and was claimed on Wednesday
