Waterbury 7-Eleven sells $20K Mega Millions ticket

Waterbury lottery player wins $20K Mega Millions prize from 7-Eleven ticket

WATERBURY, CT – A Mega Millions ticket sold in Waterbury has netted one lucky player a $20,000 prize, marking one of the notable Connecticut wins in the latest drawing.

According to lottery records, the winning ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Waterbury for the September 29 Mega Millions drawing. The ticket matched enough numbers, along with a Megaplier, to boost the standard prize from $10,000 to $20,000.

The identity of the winner has not yet been disclosed, and the Connecticut Lottery has not confirmed if the prize has been claimed.

This win comes as national attention turns to the Mega Millions jackpot, which has continued to climb after no top-prize winner was drawn. Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday, and prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date in Connecticut.

Players are encouraged to check their tickets carefully.

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Key Points

• A $20,000 Mega Millions prize was won in Waterbury on September 29
• The winning ticket was sold at a local 7-Eleven store
• The Megaplier doubled the original $10,000 prize