N.Y. Lottery: Man claims $1M scratch‑off prize as lump sum; here’s how much he got

Jose Molina of East Meadow has scored a life‑changing win, claiming a $1 million top prize on the New York Lottery’s Millionaire Maker scratch‑off game, lottery officials announced.

Molina opted to receive his winnings as a single lump‑sum payment. After required withholdings, he walked away with $651,000, according to lottery officials.

The winning ticket was purchased at DGNJ 144 Gas Station, located at 144 Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead.

As of this writing, four $1 million top prizes remain on the Millionaire Maker ticket. Players can check the status of any New York Lottery scratch‑off game by downloading the Game Report at nylottery.ny.gov.

New York Lottery scratch-off games generated $4,339,794,048 in total sales during fiscal year 2024–2025. School districts in Nassau County received $250,170,564 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during the same period.

New York Lottery scratch-off games also generated $4,339,749,048 in total sales during fiscal year 2024–2025, with school districts in Oswego County receiving $37,698,742 in Lottery Aid to Education funds.

New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the state’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.

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