QUICK PICK PIT STOP LEADS TO $100,000 POWERBALL WIN

WALLINGFORD, Conn. — August 8, 2025 — A Connecticut truck driver’s stop for a break turned into a six-figure Powerball prize.

After a long drive back from Virginia, a Waterbury trucker pulled into Wheels Convenience Store on Old Gate Lane in Milford — something he says he does often during his travels. He purchased a Powerball ticket, like usual, and went back on the road.

That ticket ended up matching four of the five white balls
and the red Powerball drawn on August 6, 2025. The win was worth $50,000,
but because the driver purchased the Power Play option, the 2X multiplier
turned that win into a $100,000 pay day. Power Play is an add-on feature
that can increase non-jackpot prizes depending on the multiplier drawn during a
Powerball drawing.

“I couldn’t believe my eyes,” the winner said.

As for the preferred method of choosing lucky numbers? The
computer. The winner says he always selects the quick pick option instead of
choosing his own numbers.

The man says he plans to use the prize money to help his
family.

Congratulations to the winner and his family!

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Overall odds of Powerball are 1 in 24.9. Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338. Purchasers must be 18 or older. Help is available for problem gambling—call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.

About the 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 2025, CLC awarded more than $1.3 billion in prizes, paid $81.9 million in commissions and incentives to its network of more than 2,800 retail partners, and contributed approximately $362 million to the state’s General Fund. Through the General Fund, CT lottery dollars support services and programs that benefit Connecticut residents and communities, including education, public health, public safety, and libraries.

Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion for the State of Connecticut.

Lottery purchases are limited to adults age 18 or older. Players must be at least 21 to place sports wagers.Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org.