Connecticut scratch-off ticket suddenly turns into $25k payday

A winning Pinball Wizard 2nd Edition ticket sold at a Wolcott convenience store delivered a $25K prize to one lucky Connecticut Lottery player

Cheshire, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player is holding a winning scratch-off ticket worth $25K after a Pinball Wizard 2nd Edition game sold in Wolcott delivered a top prize.

According to Connecticut Lottery records, the winning ticket was claimed on June 15.

The $25K-winning ticket was sold at Cumberland Farms #4619 in Wolcott.

Lottery officials identified the game as Pinball Wizard 2nd Edition, a scratch-off ticket available through the Connecticut Lottery.

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No additional information about the winner was released.

The Connecticut Lottery routinely publishes details about winning tickets and the retailers where they were sold after prizes are claimed.

Players have a limited period to claim prizes in accordance with Connecticut Lottery rules.

Key Points

A $25K-winning Pinball Wizard 2nd Edition ticket was claimed on June 15.
The winning ticket was sold at Cumberland Farms #4619 in Wolcott.
Connecticut Lottery officials released the winning ticket information after the prize was claimed.

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