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HARTFORD, CT — One lucky Hartford resident is $10,000 richer after scoring big on a Bonus Bingo Multiplier scratch-off ticket purchased at Martinez Mini Market.

The winning ticket was validated on May 8 and is part of the Connecticut Lottery’s Bonus Bingo Multiplier game, which offers a top prize of $50,000. The $10,000 prize is among the game’s higher-tier payouts and continues a trend of recent wins in the capital city.

Martinez Mini Market, the retailer that sold the ticket, is eligible to receive a bonus for the winning sale. The ticket’s buyer has not been publicly identified.

Scratch-off player adds to growing list of Hartford winners

Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim prizes, and lottery officials recommend signing the back of the ticket immediately to prevent any disputes.

Bonus Bingo Multiplier is a favorite among Connecticut scratch-off fans, with its extended play format and multiple ways to win continuing to draw new players daily.

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