Lucky ticket sold in meriden scores $40k win
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Lucky ticket sold in Meriden scores $40K win

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October 17, 2025
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Meriden player wins $40,000 Mega Millions prize from Quik-Pik ticket

MERIDEN, CT – A lucky lottery player in Meriden is celebrating a $40,000 win after purchasing a winning Mega Millions ticket at Quik-Pik, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

The winning ticket was sold on October 15 at the Quik-Pik location in Meriden. The prize was awarded as part of the multi-state Mega Millions draw game, which regularly offers prizes ranging from a few dollars to multimillion-dollar jackpots. The $40,000 prize is typically achieved by matching four of the five white balls plus the Mega Ball with the Megaplier added.

The winner has not yet been publicly identified, and Connecticut Lottery officials have not confirmed whether the prize has been officially claimed. Players are advised to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe until they are ready to claim.

The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for Friday. Tickets are available at authorized retailers across the state and through the official lottery platform.

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Key Points

  • A $40,000 Mega Millions prize was won in Meriden from a Quik-Pik ticket
  • The ticket was sold at a local Quik-Pik store on October 15
  • Prize has not yet been publicly claimed as of this report
Chris Quigley

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