Million Dollar Club: Player From Capital Region Strikes It Rich On Powerball Ticket

A lucky lottery player from the region has joined the million-dollar club after striking it rich on a Powerball ticket.

09/08/2023 9:00 a.m.

Peter Cornell, of Schenectady, claimed a $1 million second prize for matching the first five numbers from the drawing held on Wednesday, July 19.

After paying Uncle Sam, Cornell received a lump sum payment of $651,121.

He purchased the winning ticket in Latham, at the Cumberland Farms located at 1159 Troy Schenectady Road.

Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red ball Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26.

Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money.

New York’s Powerball game generated over $516.8 million in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023.

Of that, school districts in Schenectady County received more than $48.2 million in Lottery Aid to Education funds.

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