Waterbury Lottery Player Wins More Than $257K on FAST PLAY Ticket

A lucky lottery player in Waterbury, Connecticut, is celebrating a huge payday after hitting a $257,631 jackpot with a FAST PLAY ticket purchased at a neighborhood gas station.

The winning $10 FAST PLAY - CASINO CASH PROGRESSIVE ticket was bought on Thursday at Hifuel Petroleum in Waterbury, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

🎉 Quick Highlights

• Jackpot Prize: $257,631
• Game: FAST PLAY - $10 CASINO CASH PROGRESSIVE
• Winning Ticket Sold At: Hifuel Petroleum, Waterbury
• Winning Day: Thursday

While the winner's identity remains private, the Connecticut Lottery confirmed the prize and noted that winner information is considered a public record. However, the lottery has updated how it shares that information.

Beginning October 1, 2025, the Connecticut Lottery stopped publicly releasing winners' full names unless the winner provides written permission. Officials say the change is designed to help protect jackpot winners from scams and unwanted attention after claiming their prizes.