A woman from Meriden, Connecticut, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning a $500,000 Powerball Double Play prize, marking a significant milestone as the first winner of this amount in the state. The announcement was made by the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, which confirmed the win following the recent drawing.
“This is my first time playing CT Lottery,” the winner expressed, still in disbelief over her unexpected fortune. She shared that her experience with the game was largely guided by the cashier at the local store. “I’ve never played Powerball, so the clerk was helping me buy the ticket,” she recalled. The clerk suggested an add-on option, known as Double Play, which she decided to purchase.
The winning ticket, acquired at H&H Mart on Broad Street in Meriden, matched all five black balls drawn in the Double Play segment: 47, 17, 19, 53, and 61. Had the winner also matched the Powerball number, she would have claimed the top cash prize of $10 million.
In light of her newfound wealth, the winner has shared her plans for the prize money. According to the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, she intends to use a portion of her winnings to pay off her mortgage. Additionally, she looks forward to celebrating her daughter’s upcoming wedding, adding a personal touch to her windfall.
This victory highlights the excitement of the lottery system in Connecticut and serves as a reminder of the life-changing potential of such games. As the first Powerball Double Play winner in the state, the Meriden resident’s story will undoubtedly inspire others to try their luck in the future.
