Overcast 48°
Tag:

Scratch-off game

Lifestyle
Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Long Island Men Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Long Island Men
Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Long Island Men Talk about a massive payday. Two Long Island men have a million more reasons to be smiling after winning seven-figure lottery prizes. Jose Carranza, of Mastic, claimed a $1 million prize on the “Platinum Power” scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. He purchased the lucky ticket in east Moriches, at East End Marketing on Montauk Highway. After paying Uncle Sam, Carranza pocketed $416,641. Not to be outdone was Ricky Alessi, of St. James, who claimed his own $1 million windfall after hitting a Powerball second prize for the drawing held Monday, May 27. Alessi received a lump sum…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Long Island Man Hits $3M Jackpot Playing Scratch-Off Game Long Island Man Hits $3M Jackpot Playing Scratch-Off Game
Long Island Man Hits $3M Jackpot Playing Scratch-Off Game A Long Island man’s bank account has received a massive boost just in time for the holidays. Vincent Burzotta, of West Babylon, claimed a $3 million jackpot after hitting it big playing the Multiplier Craze scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. Burzotta purchased the top prize-winning ticket in West Babylon, at the Kiana Wine and Liquor located at 926 Little East Neck Road. After giving Uncle Sam his share, he took home a lump sum payout just north of $1.4 million. Scratch-off games generated over $4.4 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023, lottery officials said. …

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
News
Million-Dollar Winner: Long Island Man Takes Home Top Lottery Prize Million-Dollar Winner: Long Island Man Takes Home Top Lottery Prize
Million-Dollar Winner: Long Island Man Takes Home Top Lottery Prize One lucky Long Island man is raking in the green after winning the top prize in a scratch-off game. 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 tick…

SHARE

by Sophie Grieser