N.Y. Lottery: Winner claims $3M in scratch-off game as one-time lump sum; 1 top prize remaining

A $3 million win has been claimed by a New York Lottery player in a scratch-off game.

The winner of the $3,000,000 Max scratch-off prize in the New York Lottery is Sean Sweeney of Niagara Falls. Wegmans, located at 1577 Military Road in Niagara Falls, is where the ticket was bought.

According to officials, Sweeney chose to accept a one-time lump sum payment of $1,360,590 after the necessary withholdings.

One $3 million top prize is still up for grabs in the scratch-off 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 cost $10 per ticket. In order to play and win the prize displayed, you must match any of your numbers to any of the winning numbers.

$3 million is the highest prize. According to the New York Lottery, the odds of winning this top reward were 1 in 6 million.

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.

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