Willimantic man pockets $50K from scratch-off ticket

September 17, 2025
Willimantic man pockets $50K from scratch-off ticket
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Willimantic man wins $50,000 top prize on Connecticut Lottery Cashword ticket

Willimantic, CT – A routine stop at a local minimart turned into a life-changing moment for one Windham County man who scored the top prize on a Connecticut Lottery scratch-off game.

The Connecticut Lottery announced that Glenn M. of Willimantic claimed a $50,000 prize on the $50,000 Cashword ticket. He purchased the lucky ticket at RC Minimart LLC, located in Willimantic, and officially claimed his winnings on September 15.

The $50,000 Cashword game is one of the Lottery’s popular instant tickets, offering players multiple chances to win by uncovering words in a crossword-style play area. The game’s top prize is $50,000.

Lottery winners in Connecticut have 180 days from the end of a scratch game’s sales date to claim their prize. Retailers that sell winning tickets may also receive a bonus from the Connecticut Lottery.

Key Points

  • Glenn M. of Willimantic won $50,000 on a $50,000 Cashword scratch-off ticket
  • The winning ticket was purchased at RC Minimart LLC in Willimantic
  • The game offers a top prize of $50,000 and remains one of Connecticut’s popular instant games