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Mount Vernon Woman Claims $1M From Mega Millions Drawing
The lucky ticket was purchased in January at a Larchmont pharmacy. The winner opted to collect a lump sum payment.
MOUNT VERNON, NY — A Westchester County resident is a millionaire now (before taxes), thanks to her luck and the New York Lottery.
The New York Lottery announced on Wednesday that Peggy Spear of Mount Vernon has claimed her $1,000,000 second prize for matching the first five numbers in the January 28 Mega Millions Drawing.
The ticket was sold at Larchmont Pharmacy, located at 2141 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont.
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Spear chose to receive her $1,000,000 prize as a single lump sum total of $651,000 after required withholdings.
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New York's Mega Millions game generated $333,932,996 in sales during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, according to the New York Lottery. Westchester County school districts received $112,661,460 in lottery aid to education funds during that same period of time.
New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State's toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).
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