2 lucky New Yorkers win scratch-off games worth millions
Two lucky lottery players in New York hit it big on Tuesday by playing scratch-offs.
Andrea Garvey of Mount Vernon won $3 million after buying a Triple Jackpot 777 scratch-off, according to the New York Lottery. She bought the ticket at Memorial Stationery in Mount Vernon.
After all necessary deductions were made, Garvey chose to receive a single payment of $1.4 million, the lottery said.
On the same day, a Long Island man claimed his $1 million prize from the Millionaire Maker scratch-off game, the lottery said.
Tarig Osman bought the winning ticket at Jai Maharaj in Deer Park. He opted for a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required tax withholdings.
What is Triple Jackpot 777
Triple Jackpot 777 is a $10 scratch-off game that offers four top prizes of $3 million. The overall chance of winning a prize is 1 in 4.23, while the chances of winning a top prize are one in 4,632,187.50.
What is Millionaire Maker
Millionaire Maker is a $20 scratch-off game with a top prize of $1 million. The chances of winning a prize are one in 3.91.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
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