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Keith Zarek, of Massapequa Park, claimed the $1 million New York Lottery’s VIP Millions prize on Thursday, May 4, lottery officials announced.
The winning ticket was purchased at J&Z Deli Grocery in Ridgewood, located at 67-11 Myrtle Avenue.
Zarek received his payment as a single lump sum and received a total of $651,000 after required withholdings.
According to lottery officials, there are still 25 $1 million top prizes and four $5 million prizes available on the VIP Millions ticket.
Players can check the Game Report at nylottery.ny.gov at any time to check the status of any New York Lottery Scratch-off game.
During the fiscal year 2021-2022, the NY Lottery scratch-off games generated $4,517,682,111 in total sales.
School districts in Nassau County received $172,704,552 in Lottery Aid to Education during the same period of time.
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