Montville woman stuns with $100k win on scratch-off ticket

Montville woman stuns with $100K win on scratch-off ticket

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April 8, 2025
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A $5 ticket turned into $100,000 for one lucky Montville woman in a life-changing instant.

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — A Montville woman is celebrating a major windfall after winning $100,000 on a CA$HWORD scratch-off ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Key Points

  • Rose B of Montville wins $100,000 top prize on CA$HWORD ticket
  • Winning ticket purchased at A Plus Uncasville LLC in Uncasville
  • Prize represents one of the game’s highest possible payouts

The lucky winner, identified as Rose B, claimed the six-figure prize on April 7 after buying her ticket at A Plus Uncasville LLC, a local convenience retailer in Uncasville.

The CA$HWORD game is a popular crossword-style scratch ticket offered by the Connecticut Lottery. Rose B secured the game’s top prize, adding her name to the growing list of high-stakes winners across the state.

Retailer adds another big win to its record

A Plus Uncasville LLC, located near Route 32, is now listed among the retailers to have sold a top-tier prize-winning ticket. Store owners typically receive a bonus for selling winning tickets above certain thresholds.

The Connecticut Lottery has not disclosed whether the winner chose a lump sum or annuity payout, though most CA$HWORD prizes are paid in full.

Scratch-off success continues across Connecticut

The win is part of a broader surge in big-ticket scratch-off victories in Connecticut in recent weeks. Additional game information, prize breakdowns, and remaining winning tickets are available at ctlottery.org.

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