Stewart's Shops Customers Score Big Lottery Wins in 2025

Convenience store chain announces hundreds of customers won over $18 million in total prizes.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Stewart's Shops, a popular convenience store chain in New York and Vermont, revealed that hundreds of its customers won big on lottery tickets sold at their locations in 2025. The company announced that a total of 489 players cashed in winning tickets worth at least $5,000, including 14 top prizes of $100,000 or more, with four wins exceeding $1 million.

Why it matters

The significant lottery wins at Stewart's Shops highlight the chain's role as a hub for lottery sales and the luck of its customer base. This news is likely to drive increased foot traffic and lottery ticket sales at Stewart's locations, boosting the company's revenue and profile in the region.

The details

According to Stewart's, the top lottery wins at their stores in 2025 included a $184,780 prize in Bennington, Vermont, a $169,714 win in Johnson, Vermont, and four $100,000 prizes in locations across New York and Vermont. The convenience store chain credited its loyal customer base and convenient lottery ticket sales as key factors behind the impressive winnings.

  • Stewart's Shops announced the 2025 lottery wins on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Stewart's Shops

A popular convenience store chain with locations across New York and Vermont, known for its coffee, ice cream, and gasoline offerings.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to see so many of our loyal customers hit it big on the lottery last year. It's a testament to the convenience and popularity of our stores as a destination for lottery ticket sales.”

— Stewart's Shops (news10.com)

What’s next

Stewart's Shops plans to continue promoting its lottery ticket sales and celebrating the success of its customers in winning big prizes.

The takeaway

The significant lottery wins at Stewart's Shops underscores the convenience store chain's role as a hub for lottery sales in the region, likely driving increased foot traffic and revenue for the business.