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Branford Resident Wins Massive Lottery Prize

The winning scratch-off ticket, worth $96,785k, was also sold in Branford.

BRANFORD, CT - A Branford resident is $96,785 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in town earlier this week, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

On April 19, Paul Desiderioscioli, of Branford, purchased a Fast Play - $5 Hot Ticket Progressive ticket from the Branford Quick Mart and won $96,785.

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