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Norwalk Resident Wins $170,000 Lottery Prize

The winning ticket was purchased in Norwalk, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

NORWALK, CT — A city resident is $170,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket this week in Norwalk, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

On Tuesday, Albert Eckert won $177,777 playing a "7s On Fire" game. The winning ticket was purchased from East Avenue Shell in East Norwalk.

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