$50,000 Winning Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Bridgeport

Connecticut Lottery officials note one top $500,000 prize in this game is still unclaimed.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:50am

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A highly stylized, abstract grid of brightly colored lottery scratch-off tickets, capturing the thrill and anticipation of a big prize in a modern pop art aesthetic.A lucky Bridgeport resident's $50,000 scratch-off win injects a burst of excitement into the community.Bridgeport Today

A Bridgeport resident has claimed a $50,000 prize from a $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION scratch-off ticket purchased at Gasboy on State Street in Bridgeport. Under updated privacy rules, winners' names are no longer disclosed without written consent.

Why it matters

This lottery win is an exciting bit of good news for the Bridgeport community, as the city continues to face economic challenges. The unclaimed $500,000 top prize also suggests there may be more lucky winners out there.

The details

The winning $50,000 ticket was purchased at the Gasboy station on State Street in Bridgeport. Connecticut Lottery officials noted that, due to updated privacy rules, the winner's name will not be publicly disclosed without their written consent.

  • The winning ticket was purchased recently.

The players

Connecticut Lottery

The state-run organization that oversees lottery games and prize payouts in Connecticut.

Gasboy

The gas station on State Street in Bridgeport where the winning $50,000 scratch-off ticket was sold.

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The takeaway

This lottery win provides a welcome boost to the Bridgeport community, and the unclaimed $500,000 top prize suggests there may be more lucky winners out there. The updated privacy rules around lottery winners' identities also highlight the changing landscape of how these stories are covered.