Fairfield Resident Wins $100,000 Powerball Lottery Prize

FAIRFIELD, CT — An unnamed Fairfield resident is $100,000 richer this week after claiming a winning Powerball lottery ticket that was purchased Norwalk, the Connecticut Lottery announced.

The person claimed the winning ticket on Friday; it had been bought at the Ant North Main Convenience store on North Main Street in Norwalk.

The Connecticut Lottery publishes partial winner information as public record, according to officials.

Powerball is a multi-state game, with minimum Jackpots starting at $20 million.

Tickets start at $2 per wager, but by adding $1, a player can double their prize.

Odds vary, but in this case, the lucky winner likely matched four numbers and the Powerball for $50,000, which was then doubled with a $3 wager.

The odds of matching four numbers and the Powerball are 1 in 913,130, according to the lottery.