Gas station purchase leads to big lottery win in connecticut
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Gas station purchase leads to big lottery win in Connecticut

April 23, 2026
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Ticket hits $25,000 win in Torrington

Torrington, CT — A routine stop at a North Main Street gas station turned into a $25,000 lottery payout Wednesday as a winning 100X the Cash scratch ticket was claimed, placing North Main Shell at the center of the latest Connecticut Lottery record.

The $25,000 prize is tied to a ticket associated with North Main Shell in Torrington, according to state lottery claim data released Wednesday. The win came through the 100X the Cash instant game, one of several scratch ticket options offering fixed prize tiers.

Lottery records identify the Torrington location in connection with the winning ticket, though no further details were released regarding the purchaser or circumstances of the play. Claims at this level undergo standard verification before funds are issued.

The 100X the Cash game includes multiple prize levels, with $25,000 representing one of the mid-range payouts available to players. Instant ticket games continue to generate frequent claims across Connecticut, with locations such as convenience stores and gas stations regularly appearing in state reporting.

Torrington has seen repeated lottery activity in recent disclosures, reflecting ongoing participation in scratch-based games across the region. The Connecticut Lottery maintains public records of winners, including prize amounts, claim dates, and associated retailers.


Key Points

  • Torrington ticket delivered a $25,000 prize on Wednesday
  • North Main Shell linked to the winning scratch ticket
  • 100X the Cash game produced the payout
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