Two individuals from upstate New York score $10 million from state lottery games
Two fortunate individuals have recently come forward as winners of prizes from the games offered by the New York Lottery, just in time for the holiday season. Following the deduction of taxes, the total combined worth of the prizes awarded to these gentlemen exceeds $10 million.
Robert Goldup of Schenectady recently came forward to claim his prize from the multiple Cash4life tickets he purchased in September. His winning ticket was bought at a Speedway station in Schenectady.
On September 19th, Goldup purchased five sets of lottery numbers. He decided to use the same five numbers for four of the games, but for the fifth game, he opted for a different number for the Cash Ball. The winning numbers for that particular drawing were 02, 03, 06, 18, 19, with the Cash Ball number being 01.
Goldup’s strategy led to the remarkable achievement of winning a First Prize worth $7,000 a Day For Life, along with three Second Prizes worth an additional $1,000 A Week For Life each.
In New York’s Cash4life game, the first prize ensures a minimum payout of $7,000,000, while the second prize guarantees a minimum payout of $1,000,000.
Goldup made the decision to receive his annuitized prizes in the form of a cash equivalent. As a result, he received a lump sum payment of $6,479,964 after the necessary withholdings were taken into account.
Last week, there were multiple big winners who made their way to New York Lottery headquarters. Among them was Patrick Smith from North Syracuse, who became an instant millionaire after purchasing a scratch-off ticket.
Smith was the lucky winner of the highest prize offered by the New York Lottery’s scratch-off game. He took home a remarkable $10,000 every week for the rest of his life. Smith’s winning ticket was purchased at a Circle K in Oneida.
The ticket ensures that Smith will receive a minimum payout of $10,000,000 before taxes. Smith opted to receive a single lump sum payment of $4,280,973 after taxes.
What is the Cash4life game?
Cash4Life is a lottery game that spans multiple jurisdictions, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, and Indiana.
Cash4Life presents an incredible opportunity to win a life-changing prize of $1,000 every day for the rest of your life. Additionally, players have a chance to secure a second prize of $1,000 every week for life. This exciting lottery game also offers seven other ways to win, ensuring that there are multiple opportunities to walk away with a substantial cash prize.
The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 21.8 million, while the second prize has odds of 1 in 7.3 million. Additionally, there is a 1 in 8 chance of winning any prize.
What is $10,000 A Week For Life scratch-off game?
The $10,000 A Week For Life is an exclusive scratch-off game offered by the New York Lottery. Priced at $20, this game gives players the chance to win a top prize of $10,000 a week for life.
The three top prizes for this year have already been bought, and there are no remaining second prizes of $20,000.
The chances of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.39, while the odds of winning the top prize stand at 1 in 6,123,583.33.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
You can buy lottery tickets at various locations, including gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may even offer lottery ticket sales.
In these U.S. states and territories, you have the convenience of ordering tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. The available locations include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. With the Jackpocket app, you can easily select your lottery game and numbers, place your order, view your ticket, and collect your winnings, all from the convenience of your phone or home computer.
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Two men from upstate New York have emerged as the lucky winners of a staggering $10 million from the state’s lottery games. This incredible stroke of fortune has brought immense joy and excitement to their lives.
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