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Willimantic Today
By the People, for the People
Willimantic Player Wins $200,000 in Lottery Buzzer-Beater
Top prize claimed on final day of 100X 2nd Edition scratch game
Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:36pm
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A last-minute lottery win highlights the excitement and unpredictability of scratch games, where fortunes can change in an instant.Willimantic TodayA player from Willimantic, Connecticut cashed in a $200,000 winning lottery ticket on April 13, the day after the 100X 2nd Edition scratch game expired. The ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Columbia, representing the top prize in the game.
Why it matters
Lottery players often race to claim prizes before games expire, leading to dramatic last-minute wins. This case highlights the excitement and thrill of securing a major prize just under the wire, as well as the importance of checking tickets promptly before deadlines pass.
The details
The $200,000 winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven on Route 66 in Columbia, Connecticut. The 100X 2nd Edition scratch game had a top prize of $200,000, which the Willimantic player was able to claim on the final day before the game expired.
- The 100X 2nd Edition scratch game expired on April 12, 2026.
- The winning ticket was claimed on April 13, 2026, the day after the game expired.
The players
Willimantic Player
An anonymous player from Willimantic, Connecticut who won the $200,000 top prize in the 100X 2nd Edition lottery scratch game.
7-Eleven
The convenience store located on Route 66 in Columbia, Connecticut where the winning lottery ticket was purchased.
The takeaway
This last-minute lottery win underscores the excitement and unpredictability of scratch games, where players can strike it rich with a single lucky ticket purchased just before a game expires. It also serves as a reminder for lottery players to check their tickets promptly to avoid missing out on major prizes.
