WATERFORD, CT -- A lucky Mega Millions player from Waterford has won $30,000 after matching key numbers in a recent drawing, according to Connecticut Lottery records.
The winner, identified as Alicia R., purchased the ticket at A1 Quick and Easy LLC in Waterford. The win was officially recorded on May 22.
While full details of the drawing and the specific numbers matched were not immediately available, $30,000 is a significant secondary prize in Mega Millions, typically awarded when a player matches four white balls and the Mega Ball with the Megaplier added.
Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday, offering jackpots that often climb into the hundreds of millions. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date in Connecticut.