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WALLINGFORD, Conn. — September 30, 2025 — It was the quick errand that Shelley Suttles will never forget. 

The Bridgeport man says he was running errands and needed to pick up a few items when he decided to buy an Ultimate 7s scratch game ticket at checkout. 

It turned out to be a $1 million winner. 

“I almost passed out,” Suttles said after discovering his prize. “I scratched off the box and saw a million dollars. I’ve never seen a million dollars on a ticket before. I picked up the phone and told my sister, and she started screaming. She couldn’t believe it either.” 

Suttles says he’s a regular CT Lottery player and enjoys the experience of playing. 

The winning ticket was purchased at Grand Package Store on Main St. in Bridgeport. For selling the ticket, Grand Package Store will receive a $10,000 bonus — one of the many benefits of being a CT Lottery retail partner. 

Suttles says he plans to use the money to pay off bills and donate to his church. 

He’s also no stranger to winning…over the summer, Shelley won $100,000 playing Cash5. 

Congratulations, Shelley! 

This was the last Ultimate7s top prize win, and the game will now be ended. All winning tickets, including other major prizes, for this game must be validated no later than 3/29/2026. 

Overall odds of Ultimate 7s are 1 in 3.47; Overall odds of Cash5 are 1 in 72.1. Overall odds of Cash5 with Kicker are 1 in 12.1. Purchasers must be 18 or older. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. 

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About the Connecticut Lottery Corporation: 
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public state agency committed to generating revenue for Connecticut in accordance with the highest standards of public policy and social responsibility. 

In fiscal year 2024 alone, players won more than $1 billion in prizes. At the same time, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation returned approximately $387 million to our state’s General Fund — providing critical dollars for essential services like education, public health, public safety, and libraries that strengthen communities across Connecticut. 

Since 1972, the Lottery has contributed nearly $12 billion to support our state’s programs and awarded more than $23 billion to lucky winners. That’s a track record of meaningful impact — both for the people who play and the people who benefit from the revenue it generates. 

Players must be 18 or older to purchase lottery tickets, and at least 21 to place sports wagers. Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. You can also visit https://www.ctlottery.org/ResponsiblePlay for safe play tips and resources. 

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