2 Scratch-Offs Each Worth $5 Million Hiding In New York State
A Hudson Valley resident went to a supermarket and won $5 million. Lottery officials confirmed two more $5 million scratch-offs are still available.
Over the weekend, the New York State Lottery confirmed a man from the Lower Hudson Valley claimed a top prize in the New York Lottery’s $5,000,000 Cash Royale scratch-off game.
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Raymond Yancey of Yonkers has claimed his top prize on the New York Lottery’s $5 million Cash Royale scratch-off game.
Yancey opted to receive the prize in 20 annuitized payments of $158,186 each, after required withholdings, according to the New York State Lottery.
Yancey will collect over $3 million after the 20 payments, according to my calculations.
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"New York’s scratch-off games generated $4,406,338,198 in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023. School districts in Westchester County received $154,983,517 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during the same period," the New York State Lottery stated in a press release.
Two More $5 Million Tickets Available
Lottery officials confirmed two more $5 million prizes have yet to be found.
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"As of this writing, there were two top prizes remaining on the $5,000,000 Cash Royale ticket. Players may check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Game Report at nylottery.ny.gov," the New York State Lottery said.
Take a look at many other scratch-offs that have jackpots remaining in New York State.
February New York Lottery Scratch Off Tickets With The Most Number One Jackpots Remaining
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