Two Bridgeport Residents Win Big in CT Lottery

Winning tickets worth $100,000 and $50,000 sold in Stratford

Mar. 5, 2026 at 11:08pm

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Two unnamed Bridgeport residents have claimed winning lottery tickets worth $100,000 and $50,000 respectively, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The $100,000 CASH5 ticket was purchased at a Shell Food Mart in Stratford, while the $50,000 Best Chance To Be A Millionaire ticket was bought at a Big Y supermarket, also in Stratford.

Why it matters

Lottery wins of this magnitude are rare, and can have a significant impact on the lives of the winners. The fact that two such large prizes were won by Bridgeport residents is notable, as the city has faced economic challenges in recent years.

The details

The $100,000 CASH5 ticket was claimed on February 24, while the $50,000 Best Chance To Be A Millionaire ticket was claimed two days later on February 26. The Connecticut Lottery no longer publishes the names of winners without their written consent, in accordance with a recent state law.

  • The $100,000 CASH5 ticket was claimed on February 24, 2026.
  • The $50,000 Best Chance To Be A Millionaire ticket was claimed on February 26, 2026.

The players

Shell Food Mart

The convenience store in Stratford, Connecticut where the $100,000 CASH5 ticket was purchased.

Big Y

The supermarket in Stratford, Connecticut where the $50,000 Best Chance To Be A Millionaire ticket was purchased.

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The takeaway

These lottery wins provide a rare bit of good news for Bridgeport residents, offering a potential life-changing financial boost for the anonymous winners. The fact that two such large prizes were won in the city highlights the unpredictable nature of lottery luck, and may inspire others in the community to try their hand at winning big.