Hartford Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

Hartford Resident Wins Mega Millions JackpotHartford Resident Wins Mega Millions Jackpot Hartford, CT – A Hartford resident has become the latest multi-millionaire after winning the Mega Millions jackpot. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at the Stop & Shop on New Park Avenue in West Hartford. The winning numbers for the May 13 drawing were 3, 36, 40, 47, and 62, with a Mega Ball of 22. The Hartford resident matched all six numbers, securing the staggering prize of $198.1 million. The win marks the first Mega Millions jackpot claimed in Connecticut in over a decade. The last winner from the state was in 2013, when a couple from New Haven took home $64 million. The Hartford resident has not yet come forward to claim their prize, but they have 180 days from the date of the drawing to do so. Once the winner comes forward, they will have the option of receiving the prize in 26 annual payments or a lump sum payment of $133.6 million. “We are thrilled to have sold the winning ticket for the Mega Millions jackpot,” said the manager of the Stop & Shop where the ticket was purchased. “We congratulate the lucky winner and wish them all the best.” The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to even greater heights since the Hartford resident’s win. The next scheduled drawing on May 20 will offer an estimated $278 million. The Connecticut Lottery urges all players to gamble responsibly. For more information, visit ctlottery.org.