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Lucky ticket sold in Stratford turns into big cash win

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May 7, 2026

Connecticut lottery player scores $10K scratch off jackpot in Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player is celebrating a $10K payday after a winning scratch-off ticket was sold at a Stratford liquor store, lottery officials said.

The winning ticket was sold Tuesday, May 5, at Universal Wine and Liquor in Stratford.

Lottery officials said the player won $10,000 playing the 10X CASH 18TH EDITION scratch-off game.

The winner is listed as being from Meriden, according to Connecticut Lottery records.

Additional details about the player were not released.

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Key Points

• $10K scratch-off ticket sold at Universal Wine and Liquor in Stratford
• Winning player identified as being from Meriden
• Prize came from 10X CASH 18TH EDITION game

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