Recent Big Wins in Connecticut Lottery: Hamden and Derby Residents Claim Significant Prizes

In the latest developments from the Connecticut Lottery, two residents from different towns have won substantial prizes. A Hamden resident recently won $32,500 on a KENO ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at E Hampton Grocery located at 1978 State St. in Hamden. This win highlights the ongoing luck of Connecticut residents in various lottery games.

In another significant win, a Derby resident purchased a winning “10X™ Cash 17th Edition” ticket at Derby Cigar Shop, securing a $10,000 prize. This ticket was bought on Monday, and the win was confirmed by the Connecticut Lottery. The Derby Cigar Shop has been identified as the lucky location for this win.

The Connecticut Lottery offers a variety of games, including Play3, Play4, Cash5, Lotto!, Lucky Links, and Keno, as well as multi-jurisdictional games like Powerball and Mega Millions. These games provide multiple opportunities for residents to win significant prizes. For instance, the Keno game, which started on April 25, 2016, offers drawings every 4 minutes, making it one of the most frequent draw games available.

The Connecticut Lottery has also changed its policy to protect winners from potential scams by not disclosing their full names for wins below a certain threshold. However, wins of $10,000 or more are still publicly announced.