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WALLINGFORD, Conn. — August 15, 2025 — He thought the clerk was playing a practical joke.

That’s how a Fairfield man described the moment he found out he had won $100,000 playing Powerball. The man matched four white balls and the Powerball during the August 11th drawing.

The win was worth $50,000, but because the winner purchased the Power Play option, the 2X multiplier turned that win into a $100,000 payday. Power Play is an add-on feature that can increase non-jackpot prizes depending on the multiplier drawn during a Powerball drawing.  

The winner bought the ticket at the North Main Convenience store on North Main St. in Norwalk. “I thought the clerk was playing a joke on me when he checked the ticket,” he said.

The winner says he usually selects the quick pick option instead of choosing his own numbers. The computer chose the winner this time as well.

This win comes after another recent $100,000 Powerball winner from Waterbury who used the quick pick option to choose his winning numbers.

The man is also eyeing the estimated $565 million dollar jackpot up for grabs Saturday night, which is the biggest Powerball jackpot this year. It’s also only the second time this year that the jackpot has topped half a billion dollars.

Congratulations to the winner and his family…and good luck this weekend!

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Overall odds of Powerball are 1 in 24.9. Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338. Purchasers must be 18 or older. Help is available for problem gambling—call (888) 789-7777 or visit https://www.ctlottery.org/ResponsiblePlay.

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About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation:
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility.

In fiscal year 2024 alone, players won more than $1 billion in prizes. At the same time, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation returned approximately $387 million to our state’s General Fund — providing critical dollars for essential services like education, public health, public safety, and libraries that strengthen communities across Connecticut. 

Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed more than $11 billion to support our state’s programs and awarded more than $23 billion to lucky winners. That’s a track record of meaningful impact — both for the people who play and the people who benefit from the revenue it generates. 

Players must be 18 or older to purchase lottery tickets, and at least 21 to place sports wagers. For help with a gambling problem, call 888-789-7777 or visit https://www.ctlottery.org/ResponsiblePlay. 

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