East Hartford woman wins $40K Mega Millions prize after stop at local market

East Hartford, CT – Lisa B walked into the Wolcott Hill Market in Wethersfield on Monday for what seemed like a regular stop, but by the time she walked out, she was $40,000 richer thanks to a winning Mega Millions ticket.

The Connecticut Lottery confirmed the win from the August 25 Mega Millions drawing, verifying that Lisa B had matched four white balls and the Mega Ball — a prize normally worth $10,000 — but she also added the Megaplier option, which quadrupled her winnings to $40,000. The Megaplier multiplier for that night was 4x.

Wolcott Hill Market, where the ticket was sold, is a well-known neighborhood convenience store in Wethersfield. Retailers that sell winning tickets often benefit from increased t

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