ANOTHER QUICK PICK $100,000 WINNER IN CONNECTICUT; MORE THAN HALF A BILLION STILL UP FOR GRABS

WALLINGFORD, Conn. — August 15, 2025 — He thought the clerk was playing a practical joke.

That’s how a Fairfield man described the moment he found out he had won $100,000 playing Powerball. The man matched four white balls and the Powerball during the August 11th drawing.

The win was worth $50,000, but because the winner purchased
the Power Play option, the 2X multiplier turned that win into a $100,000
payday. Power Play is an add-on feature that can increase non-jackpot prizes
depending on the multiplier drawn during a Powerball drawing.

The winner bought the ticket at the North Main Convenience store on North Main St. in Norwalk. “I thought the clerk was playing a joke on me when he checked the ticket,” he said.

The winner says he usually selects the quick pick option
instead of choosing his own numbers. The computer chose the winner this time as
well.

This win comes after another recent $100,000 Powerball
winner from Waterbury who used the quick pick option to choose his winning
numbers.

The man is also eyeing the estimated $565 million dollar jackpot up for grabs Saturday night, which is the biggest Powerball jackpot this year. It’s also only the second time this year that the jackpot has topped half a billion dollars.

Congratulations to the winner and his family…and good luck this weekend!

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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 https://www.ctlottery.org/ResponsiblePlay.

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.