Man Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery

Louis DeMayo said it simply and best after claiming a $5,000,000 prize in the New York State Lottery.

11/17/2021 10:00 a.m.

"It feels good," said the Long Island resident, who lives in Port Jefferson Station.

DeMayo claimed the prize from the New York Lottery’s $300,000,000 World Class Cash scratch-off game, the New York State Lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

DeMayo opted to receive his $5,000,000 prize as a single lump-sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings.

The ticket was purchased at Maakrupa Super Stop at 200A Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst.

There are no more top prizes available on the $300,000,000 World Class Cash ticket.

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New York’s scratch-off games generated $4,231,742,980 in total sales during the fiscal year 2020-2021, the NY Lottery said.

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