Queens resident Mario Gonzalez, of Jackson Heights, claimed the $1,000 a Week For Life CASH4LIFE second prize, according to a report from the New York Lottery on Friday, Dec. 17.
He opted to receive his prize as a yearly payment.
Gonzalez received the first payment of $31,837 after required withholdings, and will continue to receive the payments of a like amount each year for life, the lottery reported.
NY Lottery said Gonzalez is guaranteed a minimum payout of $1,000,000.
The lottery ticket was purchased at Resorts World Casino New York City, located at 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park.
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