Manchester lottery stop pays off with $50k win
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Manchester lottery stop pays off with $50K win

Manchester ticket delivers 50000 UCONN scratch off win

Manchester, CT – A Connecticut Lottery player is celebrating a $50,000 win after a UCONN scratch off ticket sold in Manchester turned into a five figure payday this week.

Lottery records show the winning $50,000 UCONN® ticket was sold February 17 at Eagle Mart, located in Manchester. The winner is listed as being from Stafford Springs.

The UCONN scratch off game offers players a range of prize amounts tied to the university themed ticket. The $50,000 prize represents one of the game’s top tier payouts.

Connecticut Lottery officials have not released the identity of the winner. All prizes must be validated before payment is issued.

Eagle Mart will receive recognition for selling the winning ticket.

A single scratch off purchase in Manchester has now delivered a $50,000 boost to a Stafford Springs lottery player.


Key Points

  • A $50,000 UCONN scratch off ticket was sold February 17 in Manchester
  • The winning ticket was purchased at Eagle Mart
  • The winner is from Stafford Springs
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