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Derby Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

A Derby resident recently purchased a winning ticket at a nearby business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

DERBY, CT — A Derby resident is $25,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket at an area business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

On Thursday, the resident purchased a winning "$250,000 CA$HWORD" ticket at Party Time in Ansonia and won $25,000, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

The CT Lottery furnishes winner information as public record.

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The Connecticut Lottery only publishes names of people who win $10,000 or more, which officials claim is quite common.

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