Connecticut lottery player snags $50k in powerball win
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Connecticut lottery player snags $50K in Powerball win

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January 6, 2026

Hartford Powerball player wins $50K in January 5 drawing

Hartford, CT — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Hartford for the January 5 drawing, marking a third-prize win for one lucky Connecticut player.

The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls plus the red Powerball, earning the $50,000 prize. The Connecticut Lottery confirmed the win on Monday, listing “Winners Hartford” as the retailer where the ticket was sold.

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., with numbers selected from a field of 69 for the white balls and one through 26 for the red Powerball.

Winners of prizes over $5,000 are subject to federal and state tax withholdings. Players have 180 calendar days from the draw date to claim their prize. The Connecticut Lottery urges players to sign the back of their tickets immediately and keep them in a safe place until ready to claim.

Key Points

  • A $50,000 third-prize Powerball ticket was sold at Winners Hartford in Hartford, CT
  • The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball in the January 5 drawing
  • The winner has 180 days to claim the prize from the Connecticut Lottery
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