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$1M Lottery Winner Sold In Rocky Hill

The big win came on a scratch ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

ROCKY HILL, CT — A winning scratch ticket worth $1 million was recently sold in Rocky Hill, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

A Rocky Hill resident claimed the $1 million top prize on a “$1,000,000 Gold” scratch ticket.

The man told lottery officials he purchased the ticket, scratched it, realized he won, calmly exited the store, and went to seek a financial advisor.

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“If I didn’t win, I figured at least I’m doing my part to help the state,” he said with a laugh.

The ticket was sold at Our Way Convenience Mart on Main Street in Rocky Hill.

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For selling the winning ticket, Our Way will receive a $10,000 bonus, according to officials.

The winner said he plans to use his winnings to pay off some outstanding debt.

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