Local liquor store turns lucky for $50K Mega Bucks winner

East Hartford man wins $50K Mega Bucks prize from local liquor store

EAST HARTFORD, CT – A routine visit to a neighborhood liquor store turned into a major payday for one East Hartford resident who scored a $50,000 win on a Mega Bucks lottery ticket.

Douglas C., of East Hartford, claimed the prize on September 22 after purchasing the winning ticket at Burnside Liquor Depot, located in East Hartford. The Connecticut Lottery confirmed the win as part of its ongoing list of recent top-tier payouts across the state.

The Mega Bucks game is one of Connecticut’s popular draw-style lottery offerings, giving players the chance to win thousands by matching numbers in nightly drawings. While the Connecticut Lottery did not release further details about Douglas’s play or future plans, the $50,000 windfall makes him one of the most recent big winners in Hartford County.

Retailer Burnside Liquor Depot will also receive a bonus for selling the winning ticket, as is standard with high-tier prize wins.

All prizes over $600 must be claimed with valid identification, and lottery winnings are subject to applicable state and federal taxes.

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Key Points

• Douglas C. of East Hartford won $50,000 on a Mega Bucks lottery ticket
• The winning ticket was purchased at Burnside Liquor Depot in East Hartford
• The Connecticut Lottery recorded the prize claim on September 22