A TWO MILLION DOLLAR MADE MAN

WALLINGFORD, Conn. — May 21, 2025 — Loyalty to the game paid off big when the lottery ticket scanner revealed a $2 million win.

That’s how a Danbury man described the moment he won the top prize in the CT Lottery’s “$2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER” scratch game.

The man is a regular CT Lottery player and says he’s stayed loyal because the games provide a thrilling and fun experience. He purchased and played the winning ticket at J & R White Street Citgo on White Street in Danbury. He had originally stopped in to play KENO but bought a few scratch games while there—and his life changed instantly. The man says he’s won a few larger prizes in the past and considers himself lucky.

He says he plans to use the winnings to start over after facing some personal hardships. First on the list: stop renting and become a homeowner. He also wants to travel and explore South America.

The retailer is on a winning streak too! J & R White Street Citgo has sold winning $10,000 Mega Millions and $10,000 Play4 tickets this year and a $20,000 scratch game winner last November. In 2023, the store also sold a winning $10,000 Play4 ticket and a $100,000 Cash5 ticket.

For selling the winning ticket, J & R White Street Citgo will receive a $20,000 bonus—one of the many advantages of being a CT Lottery retail partner.
Congratulations to the winner and the retailer!

There is still one top prize remaining in the "$2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER” game.

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Overall odds by game: $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier, 1 in 3.25; Mega Millions, 1 in 23.1. Jackpot odds 1 in 290,472,336; Cash5, 1 in 72.1; Cash5 with Kicker, 1 in 12.1; Play4 and KENO odds vary by wager style.

Purchasers must be 18 or older. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.

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About Connecticut Lottery Corporation:

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.

In fiscal year 2024, lottery players won more than $1.1 billion in prizes, and retailers earned more than $85 million in commissions. CLC also contributed $387 million to the state’s General Fund, supporting vital services including public health, libraries, public safety, and education. Since its inception in 1972, CLC has contributed more than $11 billion to the General Fund.

Players must be 18 or older to purchase lottery tickets, and at least 21 to place sports wagers. For help with a gambling problem, call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.

To learn more, visit any CT Lottery retailer, go to ctlottery.org, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (@ctlottery), or call (860) 713-2700. You can also download our apps here.