STAMFORD, CT — A Connecticut Lottery player walked away $77,777 richer after hitting the top prize on the Diamond 7s scratch-off ticket, officials confirmed.
The winning ticket was sold at Stillwater Sandwich Shop, located in Stamford. The Diamond 7s game is part of the Connecticut Lottery’s scratch-off lineup, offering a variety of prize levels, including the $77,777 jackpot.
The winner has not been publicly identified, as Connecticut law allows for the release of prize claim details only after official validation.
Top prize claimed as Diamond 7s continues to pay out
Diamond 7s remains a popular scratch-off choice for Connecticut players, with multiple winning tiers and chances for top prizes still available, according to lottery officials.
Stillwater Sandwich Shop, the retailer that sold the jackpot-winning ticket, may be eligible for a bonus for selling a top-prize ticket under Connecticut Lottery guidelines.
Players are reminded to sign the back of their tickets immediately and follow proper procedures to claim their prizes.