NEWINGTON, Conn. — Two lucky players won a combined $50,000 on a $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier scratch-off ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Newington, according to Connecticut Lottery records.
The winning ticket was claimed on Friday, May 16, at the 7-Eleven located at 11479A in Newington. Both winners split the prize associated with the $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier game, each taking home a portion of the $50,000 award.
Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed the claim but did not release the names of the winners, which is standard policy unless the individuals choose to go public.
The $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier is a scratch game offering a top prize of $2 million and features multiple winning tiers, including several chances to win between $50 and $50,000.
This latest win adds to a growing list of recent payouts in Hartford County, where convenience stores and gas stations have seen an uptick in mid-tier scratch-off ticket wins.
Mega Multiplier continues streak of local wins
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The odds of winning a prize in the $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier game vary by tier, and the total number of top prizes remaining has not been disclosed.
Lottery winners in Connecticut have 180 days from the draw or game end date to claim their prizes.