A Danbury man won $2 million on a scratch ticket.
He bought the ticket for the “$2,000,000 Mega Multiplier” scratch game at J & R White Street Citgo on White Street in Danbury.
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WATCH HEREThe CT Lottery said he originally stopped in to play keno, but bought a few scratch tickets while he was there.
He said he’s won a few larger prizes in the past and considers himself lucky, according to the CT Lottery.
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SIGN UP Now he plans to use his winnings to start over after facing some personal hardships and his first goal is to stop renting and become a homeowner, the CT Lottery said. He also wants to travel and explore South America.
J & R White Street Citgo will get a $20,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The store sold winning $10,000 Mega Millions and $10,000 Play4 tickets this year and a $20,000 scratch game winner last November.
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In 2023, the store also sold a winning $10,000 Play4 ticket and a $100,000 Cash5 ticket, the lottery said.
The CT Lottery said there is still one top prize remaining in the "$2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER” game.
