Million Dollar Scratch-off Ticket Sold in Upstate New York

The New York Lottery has announced that a winning $1 million scratch-off ticket was sold at a store in Upstate New York.

Over the years, many of us have given and received various New York Lottery scratch-off tickets as gifts from friends or family members. Oftentimes, folks will slide one or two of their favorites into a holiday card, or stuff a bunch into a stocking and hope that the person they are giving them to wins big. Yes, a big win could lead to some drama about sharing, but a win is a win, right?

Let's keep our fingers crossed that someone reading this is lucky enough to scratch off a winning ticket similar to what happened recently in Albany, NY.

Million Dollar Scratch-off Ticket Sold in Albany, NY

A man from Albany, NY, has cashed in and claimed one of the remaining jackpots on a popular New York Lottery scratch-off ticket. Willard Dorsey, from Albany, NY, has won $1 million on the $1,000,000 Bonus Cashword game.

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Dorsey, who recently claimed the prize, will reportedly receive a single lump sum payment of $436,173 after required withholdings, according to the New York Lottery website.

Where Was the Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold?

The winning ten-dollar to play ticket was purchased at the MNZ Mart (Citgo gas station) located at 222 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. After the $1 million winning ticket was cashed in, the lottery announced that there are three top prizes left on the $1,000,000 Bonus Cashword tickets.

The New York Lottery continues to be the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.6 billion to benefit public schools in New York State in 2024-2025.