A Long Island player just scored big! Jason Champagne of Bellmore hit the CASH4LIFE jackpot, claiming the $1,000 A Day For Life top prize on Dec. 9, 2025. His ticket matched the first five numbers—12, 24, 36, 54, 56—plus the Cash Ball 02.

Instead of taking the standard payout over time, Champagne chose the lump sum option, pocketing $4,557,000 after taxes. Talk about instant life-changing money! His winning ticket was bought at Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road in Newburgh.

CASH4LIFE isn’t just about turning players into millionaires—it’s also a big win for education. The game raked in over $110 million in sales during the 2024–2025 fiscal year. That cash helps fund schools across New York, with Nassau County districts alone receiving more than $250 million in Lottery Aid to Education funds.

 

So while one player celebrates a dream come true, countless students are benefiting too—proof that everyone can win in some way!

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