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Gas stop sparks lifetime lottery payday in Connecticut

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February 3, 2026

Lucky for Life ticket delivering twenty five thousand dollars a year sold in West Hartford

West Hartford, CT – A routine fuel stop turned into a life-changing moment after a Lucky for Life ticket promising yearly payments was sold at a local gas station, Connecticut Lottery officials confirmed.

The winning ticket was sold Friday at Turnpike Fuel in West Hartford. The Lucky for Life ticket matched the numbers for the game’s $25,000 a year for life prize, one of the top payouts offered by the multi-state draw game.

Lucky for Life drawings are held regularly and offer players the chance to receive guaranteed annual payments rather than a single lump sum. Lottery officials said winners must claim prizes within the required timeframe and should sign the back of their ticket immediately for protection.

The Connecticut Lottery reminded players that retailers do not know where winning tickets are sold in advance, as all tickets are distributed randomly across the state. Winning locations are only identified after prizes are claimed.

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Key Points

  • A Lucky for Life ticket was sold in West Hartford
  • The prize pays $25,000 a year for life
  • The winning ticket was purchased at Turnpike Fuel
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