WALLINGFORD, Conn. — It’s been a banner week for the CT Lottery, which awarded a combined $1.25 million to four different prize winners in recent days.

Lottery officials announced the winnings in a press release on Friday, detailing the unique circumstances around each victory.

Simsbury man claims $1 million Powerball prize

Credit: CT Lottery A Simsbury man won a $1 million Powerball prize a night before turning 60 years old. He claimed the prize this week, CT Lottery officials report.

The most notable prize was awarded to a Simsbury man, who claimed a $1 million Powerball prize. The winner discovered he matched the white balls the night before his 60th birthday.

“It was hard to keep a straight face when I scanned the ticket at the store,” he told CT Lottery officials. “It was pur

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