$3 Million Winning Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Western New York

The New York State Lottery announced that one grand prize-winning scratch-off ticket was sold in Buffalo, New York.

Two people have come forward to claim the grand prize from the New York State Lottery’s Bonus 50X Scratch-off game.

The grand prize was $3 million dollars. The two winners decided to take a lump sum payout and split the winnings, with each person taking home $642,191.

Buffalo Home To $3 Million Dollar Lottery Winner

The two winners were Kyaw T. Naing and Saw Poin Eh, both of whom live in Buffalo. The winning ticket was sold at the Niagara Deli & Pizzeria located at 2043 Niagara Street in Buffalo.

According to the New York State Lottery, there are still three grand prize-winning tickets in circulation for the Bonus 50X scratch-off game.

You can see which scratch-off tickets still have grand prize winning tickets left in circulation by clicking HERE.

What You Should Do If You Win The Lottery

If you are a lottery player, here are some things you should do if you are a grand prize winner.

1. Sign and secure the ticket: Sign the back of the winning ticket as soon as possible. This establishes that you are the correct owner of the winning ticket. You should store it in a secure location until you redeem it. 
2. Consult with experts: If you are a big money winner, make sure to talk to lawyers and/or financial consultants before you claim the cash prize. That way, you know what you need to do.
3. Understand claiming procedures: In New York State, you usually have one year to claim the prize from a winning ticket, but you should double-check with the state lottery about how you should claim the money. 

Check out some of the scratch-lottery tickets that have the biggest grand prizes still available in New York State.