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New York Man Claims '$1,000 A Week For Life' Prize

A New York man claimed a "$1,000 A Week For Life" lottery prize.

A New York man claimed a "$1,000 A Week for Life" lottery prize.

A New York man claimed a "$1,000 A Week for Life" lottery prize.

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Genesee County resident Shawn Elkins, of Batavia, won a top prize from New York Lottery’s "Win $1,000 A Week For Life" scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Friday, Oct. 14.

Elkins chose to receive his prize as an annuity and received his first payment of $33,852 after required withholdings, the lottery said. 

NY Lottery said Elkins will continue to receive payments annually, for life.

The lottery ticket was purchased at Western OTB/Batavia Downs Gaming, which is located at 8315 Park Road in Batavia, the lottery reported.

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