Huge $10,000 Scratch-Off Ticket Sold at New London Store

The lucky winner from Oakdale chose to remain anonymous.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A Connecticut Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $10,000 was sold this week at Bestway in New London. The winner, an Oakdale resident, claimed the prize on February 20 but chose to remain anonymous. Retailers that sell winning tickets typically receive a bonus payment from the Lottery.

Why it matters

Lottery scratch-off games are popular in Connecticut, and large prize wins like this generate excitement and interest in the state's lottery system. The anonymity of the winner also highlights the privacy protections available to lottery winners.

The details

The winning ticket was part of the '10X Cash 18th Edition' $10 scratch-off game, where players can win multiple cash prizes. Bestway, the New London store that sold the ticket, will likely receive a bonus payment from the Connecticut Lottery Corporation for selling the winning ticket.

  • The winning ticket was purchased on an unspecified date this week.
  • The winner claimed the $10,000 prize on February 20, 2026.

The players

Bestway

A store located in New London, Connecticut that sold the winning $10,000 lottery ticket.

Connecticut Lottery Corporation

The state-run organization that oversees the Connecticut Lottery, including the '10X Cash 18th Edition' scratch-off game.

Oakdale resident

The anonymous winner who claimed the $10,000 prize from the winning lottery ticket.

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The takeaway

This large lottery prize win highlights the excitement and interest surrounding scratch-off games in Connecticut, while the winner's decision to remain anonymous demonstrates the privacy protections available to lottery winners in the state.