CT Lottery player wins $100K from $10 scratch-off ticket

The winning ticket was purchased at a gas station in Danbury.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

A Connecticut Lottery player hit the jackpot, winning $100,000 from a $10 scratch-off ticket purchased at a gas station in Danbury.

Why it matters

Lottery wins of this magnitude are rare, and this story highlights the excitement and life-changing potential of playing the lottery, even with a relatively small $10 ticket purchase.

The details

The winning 777's scratch-off ticket was purchased at a gas station in Danbury. The lucky player has not yet been identified publicly.

  • The winning ticket was purchased on February 11, 2026.

The players

Connecticut Lottery

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

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The takeaway

This story serves as a reminder that even a small lottery ticket purchase can lead to life-changing winnings, sparking excitement and dreams of what the prize money could mean for the lucky winner's future.