Tobacco shop ticket turns into $100K scratch off win in New Britain
New Britain, CT – A scratch-off purchase at a local tobacco shop turned into a six-figure payout after a winning ticket delivered a $100,000 prize in New Britain.
The Connecticut Lottery confirmed that a $100,000 winning ticket from the 50X the Cash scratch-off game was sold at Discount Tobacco & Novelty in New Britain for the May 4 sale date.
The winning ticket secured one of the top prizes available in the game. Details about the winner have not been released, and it is unclear if the prize has been claimed.
Scratch-off games remain a major part of Connecticut Lottery sales, offering instant results and varying prize tiers depending on the game.
Winners have a limited period to claim their prizes under Connecticut Lottery rules.
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Key Points
- $100,000 scratch-off winning ticket sold in New Britain
- Ticket purchased at Discount Tobacco & Novelty
- Winner has not been publicly identified