New York lottery winner cashes $1m from $20 investment
In an exciting turn of events, a lucky resident of West Monroe, New York, has claimed a top prize of $1 million from the New York Lottery's Millionaire Maker scratch-off game.
Gus Anastasiadis from Deer Park was the fortunate winner, who recently visited the New York Lottery to collect his big win. The winning ticket was purchased at Kinney Drugs at 9543 US Route 11 in Brewerton.
The Millionaire Maker scratch-off game offers players a chance to win a prize between $20 and a top prize of $1 million. The odds of winning the $1 million prize are 1 in 1,089,650, making Mr. Anastasiadis' win a remarkable achievement.
So far, 15 top prizes of $1 million each have been paid out, leaving 5 remaining in play. The game also offers tier-two prizes of $10,000, with the odds of winning one being 1 in 136,206.25. There are currently 42 such prizes in play.
Scratch-off games are an important part of the New York Lottery's portfolio. They have generated significant funds for various causes, including education. In Oswego County, where Mr. Anastasiadis resides, scratch-off games provided nearly $38 million to school districts during the fiscal year 2024-2025.
Players who win a tier-three prize from the $20 scratch-off would be looking for a $5,000 payday. There are 612 such prizes in play, with odds of winning being 1 in 9,541.59.
Mr. Anastasiadis opted for a one-time lump sum payment of $651,000, after the relevant applicable taxes. He did not reveal any plans for the unexpected windfall.
Each Millionaire Maker ticket costs $20 per play. The overall odds of winning any prize from the Millionaire Maker ticket are 1 in 3.91. With these odds, it's no wonder that players continue to flock to the popular game in hopes of striking it rich.
As the excitement surrounding Mr. Anastasiadis' win continues to grow, so does the anticipation for the next big winner. The New York Lottery encourages all players to keep scratching for their chance to win.
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