Oakville 7-eleven sells $50k scratch-off winner
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Oakville 7-Eleven Sells $50K Scratch-Off Winner

WATERBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut Lottery player scored a $50,000 prize after purchasing a Money Rush ticket at 7-Eleven Store #11491A in Oakville, officials confirmed.

The winner, identified as Alvaro S., claimed the prize on Monday after matching the winning conditions on the scratch-off ticket.

Money Rush is one of the Connecticut Lottery’s popular games offering sizable top prizes.

The 7-Eleven retailer will receive a sales bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Lottery officials reminded players to sign their tickets immediately and follow proper claim procedures.

No additional details about the winner’s plans have been released.

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