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West Haven man wins $25K prize on Connecticut Lottery scratch-off

WEST HAVEN, CT — A lucky lottery player in West Haven is celebrating after scoring a $25,000 prize on the Connecticut Lottery’s $250,000 Ca$hword scratch-off game.

Lottery officials confirmed that John G of West Haven purchased the winning ticket at Krauszers Food Store in West Haven. He claimed his prize on August 25.

The $250,000 Ca$hword ticket is one of Connecticut’s popular scratch-off games, offering players multiple chances to win prizes ranging from small payouts to six-figure jackpots.

Winners have 180 days from the ticket purchase date to claim their prize at Connecticut Lottery headquarters.

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Key Points

John G of West Haven won $25,000 playing the $250,000 Ca$hword scratch-off
The winning ticket was purchased at Krauszers Food Store in West Haven
Connecticut Lottery winners must claim prizes within 180 days

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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