N.Y. Lottery: Winner claims $5 million scratch-off prize as single lump sum

An upstate New York Lottery player has won $5 million in a scratch-off game.

The winner of the top prize in the New York Lottery’s Xtreme Money scratch-off game is Michelle Ward of Pittsburgh. Kinney Drugs, located at 1588 Military Turnpike in Plattsburgh, is where the winning was bought.

After the necessary withholdings, Ward chose to receive a $2,311,050 one-time lump sum payout, officials said.

One $5,000,000 top prize was still up for grabs in the Xtreme Money game as of this writing.

By downloading the Game Report from nylottery.ny.gov, players can find out the current status of any scratch-off game in the New York Lottery.

This game costs $20 per ticket.

New Yorkers can safely and conveniently play the lotto online at Jackpot.com.To receive a complimentary ticket with your initial deposit, click this link.

With $3.8 billion donated to New York State public schools in fiscal year 2023–2024, the New York Lottery remains the biggest and most lucrative lottery in North America.

If you or someone you know is addicted to gambling in New York, you can get assistance by texting HOPENY (467369) or contacting the State’s confidential, toll-free HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369).

Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for additional information if you or a loved one has any questions or needs to speak with a specialist about gambling.