Meriden player starts the year with a life-changing $250k jackpot win
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Meriden player starts the year with a life-changing $250K jackpot win

MERIDEN, CT — A lucky lottery player in Meriden kicked off the New Year with a $250,000 jackpot after winning big in the CA$HWORD game.

The winning ticket was sold at Village Liquor in Meriden, where the Connecticut Lottery announced the prize winner of the $250,000 jackpot.

Lottery officials encourage all players to check their tickets carefully and visit a Connecticut Lottery location to claim their prize. Winners should sign the back of their tickets and store them securely.

The CA$HWORD game continues to deliver significant prizes for players across Connecticut, with this latest win adding to the excitement of 2025.

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