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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hartford man wins $4 million on CT Lottery ticket
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — One lucky Hartford man hit the jackpot, winning $4 million on a scratch ticket, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation announced on Thursday. The man scratched off the top prize from the lottery's '$4,000,000 Fortune' ticket. 'Blessed': $349M Mega Millions jackpot winner finally comes forward to claim prize more than a month after drawing The winning ticket was sold at the Mobil gas station on Weston Street in Hartford. The winner said he's been a fan of the lottery's '$4,000,000 Fortune' since its debut in 2023. He plans to use the money to pursue a higher education degree and 'reset his life.' The Mobil will also receive a $40,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. CLC says there's still one more $4 Million top prize waiting to be found. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is selling Super Bowl ‘Squares' legal in Connecticut?
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Selling Super Bowl 'Squares' is among the sports wagers that are illegal to organize without a license in Connecticut, according to the Department of Consumer Protection. As the country's biggest sports event is around the corner, DCP officials Monday reminded the public of Connecticut's laws. The Chiefs get more Mahomes magic and advance to 3rd straight Super Bowl, beating the Bills 32-29 'The Super Bowl is set and around the corner, so we know many people will be placing wagers in the coming weeks.' DCP Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli said. 'We are reminding the public – both businesses and consumers – that it is illegal to offer wagers without a license. According to DCP officials, there are three online platforms authorized to offer sports wagers in Connecticut. They are: DraftKings, through their affiliation with Foxwoods Casino FanDuel, through their affiliation with Mohegan Sun Fanatics, through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation In-person, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino are also allowed to offer retail sports wagering. SZA to join Kendrick Lamar for Super Bowl LIX halftime show The 11 other retail locations with licenses to offer wagers- through their affiliation with the Connecticut Lottery Corporation- include: Bobby V's Stamford Bobby V's Windsor Locks Murphy's Pub & Sports Bar Manchester Sports Haven New Haven Total Mortgage Arena Winners Hartford Winners Milford Winners New Britain Winners Norwalk Winners Waterbury XL Center Hartford All other bars and restaurants are not allowed to sell Super Bowl 'Squares,' which is a form of gambling. 'As always adults who choose to gamble are encouraged to set time and money limits, only gamble on licensed platforms and review the resources and information available if you or someone you know has a gambling problem,' Cafferelli said. If you or someone you know is looking for resources and support for problems relating to gambling, call, or chat with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gaming 24/7 confidential Problem Gambling Helpline at 1(888) 789-7777 or visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
