CT Lottery Winners Announced Amid Policy Changes to Protect Anonymity

HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Lottery announced recent winners of $10,000 or more from various games as part of a policy shift aimed at enhancing winner anonymity. This change allows winners to remain partially anonymous by providing only their first names and last initials.

The updated policy was implemented following concerns over potential scams targeting lottery winners. Previously, winners were publicly listed with their full names. Officials now encourage winners to apply for anonymity to safeguard their personal information.

Among the recent winners is a Stratford resident who won $10,000 on a $100,000 CA$HWORD scratch ticket purchased at Los Basilio Mini Market in Bridgeport. According to lottery officials, the resident’s win was confirmed on March 5.

Additionally, on March 4, a Meriden resident won $10,000 playing 10X Cash 17th Edition. This lucky ticket was purchased at Maganti Oil Energy in Oakdale. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous, consistent with the new lottery policy, which now allows anonymity options for ticket holders.

The Connecticut Lottery confirmed that there are still 18 top prizes of $10,000 or more available in the ongoing 10X Cash 17th Edition game, which costs $10 per ticket.

In the context of recent events, the CT Lottery’s decision to modify its winner announcement policy has drawn attention, aligning with the broader trend in various state lotteries to prioritize the privacy and safety of their players.

For those interested in the ongoing lottery updates, local news outlets continue to provide regular roundups of winning lottery numbers and changes in policy. This announcement is part of Connecticut’s effort to keep the community informed about lottery happenings while ensuring the security of its participants.