New York Man Wins $5 Million Scratch-Off Prize

A New York man has claimed a $5 million lottery prize.

09/12/2022 10:30 a.m.

Carlos Torrelino, of Elmhurst, Queens, won a top prize from the X Series: 100X scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced on Monday, Aug. 29.

He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said.

The winning ticket was purchased at Gorkha Mini Mart, which is located at 85-42 Grand Ave. in Elmhurst, the lottery said.

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