This article reports on a significant lottery win in New York and provides information about the state’s lottery system. Here’s a summary of the key points:

Major Lottery Win

• A woman from Ridgewood, New York won $5 million from the New York Lottery’s Bonus 100X scratch-off game
• This was the first top prize awarded for this particular $20 scratch-off game
• The winning ticket was purchased at 7 Days Wine & Spirits at 143 Driggs Ave. in Brooklyn

Prize Details

• The winner chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment of $2,051,011 after applicable taxes and withholdings, rather than annual installments
• The winner did not disclose how she plans to spend her winnings

Game Information

• Three top prizes of $5 million remain in play
• Odds of winning a top prize: 1 in 4,473,037.50
• Other prize tiers include:
  • Tier-two: $25,000 (25 prizes remaining, odds 1 in 511,204.29)
  • Tier-three: $10,000 (91 prizes remaining, odds 1 in 143,137.10)
  • Lower tiers: $5,000 to $20 (thousands of prizes available)
• Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 3.66

New York Lottery Impact

• The New York Lottery is the largest and most profitable lottery in North America
• For fiscal year 2023-2024:
  • Contributed $3.8 billion to public schools across New York State
  • Scratch-off games generated $4,373,546,208 in total sales
• The Lottery offers various games including scratch-offs, draw games, and special promotions

This article highlights both the life-changing impact of a lottery win for an individual and the broader public benefit of lottery revenues, which support education throughout New York State.