Hershel Stern from Brooklyn claimed a $3 million prize from the New York Lottery's Multiplier Craze scratch-off game. He purchased the ticket at W Sunrise 99 Cents Market, opting for a lump sum payment of $1,322,438 after taxes. Notably, there is still one top prize left in this game, which has odds of 1 in 5.94 million for winning the top prize. The New York Lottery contributes significantly to public schools, generating $3.8 billion in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Stern opted to receive a one-time lump sum payment totaling $1,322,438 after required withholdings rather than the full $3 million prize over time, according to officials.
The New York Lottery continues to be North America's largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2023-2024 to benefit public schools in New York State.
With a ticket price of $10 each, players must match any of their numbers to the winning numbers to win the prize shown, which has a top prize of $3 million.
As of this writing, there is one top prize remaining in this scratch-off game with odds of winning the top prize at 1 in 5.94 million.
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