Stop and shop shopper lands $200k lottery payday in connecticut
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Stop and Shop shopper lands $200K lottery payday in Connecticut

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May 20, 2026
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Lucky scratch-off winner was sold at a Shelton Stop and Shop location

SHELTON, Conn. — One Connecticut Lottery player is suddenly holding a ticket worth $200K after a top-prize scratch-off winner was sold at a Shelton grocery store, according to lottery officials.

The winning ticket was sold Tuesday at Super Stop & Shop #685, located in Shelton.

Lottery officials said the winning game was 100X The Cash, and the prize carried a payout of $200,000.

The winning ticket was reportedly connected to Monroe, according to Connecticut Lottery records released May 19.

Officials did not immediately release information about the identity of the winner or whether the prize has already been claimed.

The 100X The Cash scratch-off game is one of several Connecticut Lottery instant games offering large top-prize payouts across the state.

Connecticut Lottery winners typically have a limited time period to claim prizes depending on the game rules and prize category.

Lottery officials also reminded players to gamble responsibly.

Key Points

  • A $200K winning scratch-off ticket was sold in Shelton, Connecticut
  • The ticket was purchased at Super Stop & Shop #685
  • The winning game was 100X The Cash
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