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Meriden Today
By the People, for the People
Middlefield Resident Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize
The winning ticket was purchased at a Meriden convenience store.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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A resident of Middlefield, Connecticut recently won $50,000 on a Powerball lottery ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Teddy's Stores in Meriden.
Why it matters
Lottery wins, especially of significant amounts, are always newsworthy events that generate excitement in local communities. This story highlights the luck and good fortune of a Middlefield resident, which can inspire others to play the lottery and dream of similar life-changing windfalls.
The details
The Connecticut Lottery no longer publicly identifies lottery winners by name without their written consent, due to a new state law that went into effect in October 2025. The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Teddy's Stores, a convenience store located at 1100 East Main Street in Meriden.
- The winning Powerball ticket was purchased on an unspecified date.
The players
Middlefield Resident
The individual who won the $50,000 Powerball prize, but whose identity is being withheld due to a new Connecticut law.
Teddy's Stores
The convenience store located in Meriden, Connecticut where the winning Powerball ticket was purchased.
Connecticut Lottery
The state-run lottery organization that oversees and administers the Powerball game in Connecticut.
The takeaway
This story serves as a reminder that even ordinary people can experience life-changing luck by playing the lottery, though the identities of winners are now more closely guarded due to a new state law.
