Deli counter scratch off delivers big cash in connecticut
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Deli counter scratch off delivers big cash in Connecticut

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February 5, 2026
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Stamford deli sells winning Cashword ticket worth ten thousand dollars

Stamford, CT – A neighborhood deli in Stamford became the site of a quiet lottery win after a Cashword ticket purchased there returned a $10,000 prize for a local player.

Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed that a winning $100,000 Cashword ticket was sold Wednesday at European Deli, located in Stamford. The ticket earned a prize of $10,000 and was claimed the same day.

The winning ticket was purchased on February 4, with the retailer listed as European Deli. Details about the winner have not been released, as Connecticut Lottery winners are identified only after a prize is formally claimed and processed.

Cashword is a popular scratch-off game in Connecticut, offering players a chance to win by matching words revealed on the ticket. Lottery officials remind players that scratch-off prizes must be claimed within the time period set by state regulations.

Key Points

  • A $10,000 Cashword ticket was sold in Stamford
  • The winning ticket was purchased at European Deli
  • The prize was associated with the $100,000 Cashword game
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