Lucky player grabs $30k win at local bridgeport retailer
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Lucky player grabs $30K win at local Bridgeport retailer

Bridgeport player wins $30,000 from Cashword scratch-off at local retailer

A lottery player in Bridgeport claimed a $30,000 prize after purchasing a winning $30,000 Cashword scratch-off ticket, according to prize records dated May 5.

The ticket was sold at Amg Retail I LLC #189 in Bridgeport. The winner’s name was not publicly disclosed. This prize represents one of the mid-tier jackpots available in the Cashword scratch-off series offered by the Connecticut Lottery.

Cashword games are popular for their crossword-style format, with players matching letters to reveal words and win varying amounts based on how many words are uncovered.

Retailers receive a commission for selling winning tickets, and the Connecticut Lottery encourages all winners to sign the back of their tickets immediately and claim prizes promptly.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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