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New Haven player lands $50,000 win on $500,000 Cashword ticket

NAUGATUCK, CT – A $50,000 winning ticket from the Connecticut Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword 2nd Edition was sold at Whalley Avenue Citgo LLC in New Haven, turning a regular play into a high-value win for one lucky ticket holder.

The win was recorded on December 3. While the winner’s identity has not been publicly disclosed, the ticket matched one of the game’s top-tier secondary prize amounts. The $500,000 Cashword 2nd Edition is a popular scratch-off game known for its word-based gameplay and high payout potential.

Prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the draw or claim date. The Connecticut Lottery has not released additional details about the winner.

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Key Points

A $50,000 prize-winning $500,000 Cashword 2nd Edition ticket was sold in New Haven
The ticket was purchased at Whalley Avenue Citgo LLC
The win was reported by the Connecticut Lottery on December 3

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