Stephen Wong, of Manhattan, claimed the second prize in the New York Lottery's $1,000 A Week For Life, after matching the first five numbers drawn in the July 19 CASH4LIFE game, NY Lottery reported on Monday, Nov. 1.
"I am in total shock mode," he said in a statement.
He elected to receive his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $612,240 after required withholdings.
The ticket was purchased at Health Pharmacy, located at 10 Bowery St. in Manhattan, NY Lottery said.
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