A Webster, New York resident just hit it big—and we’re talking millions.

Richard Thomas scored the $5 million top prize on a Cash Royale scratch-off from the New York Lottery. He picked up the lucky ticket at a Wegmans—proof that life-changing moments can start with a quick grocery run.

Instead of waiting it out, he chose the lump-sum payout, walking away with $2,239,446 after required withholdings.

? Quick Highlights:

• ? $5 million jackpot winner
• ? Ticket bought during a routine store visit
• ? Took the instant lump-sum cash option
• ?? One more $5M top prize still out there in Cash Royale

And yes, taxes are part of the deal—but they’re not all bad news. Lottery funds help support public programs. In fact, school districts across Monroe County received close to $200,000 in lottery-generated funding for education last fiscal year.

 

Big win, real impact—and one less top prize left to claim.

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