Westchester Man Cashes In $5M Cash Royale Scratch-Off Ticket

YONKERS, NY — A Westchester County player won a $5,000,000 scratch-off lottery prize, but he will be taking home slightly more than half of that amount.

Raymond Yancey of Yonkers has claimed a $5,000,000 top prize in the New York Lottery's Cash Royale scratch-off game. He purchased the winning ticket at the Shoprite located on Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains.

Yancey opted to receive 20 annuitized payments of $158,186 each, after required withholdings.

There are still two top prizes remaining on the $5,000,000 Cash Royale ticket. Players can check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Games Report here.

New York’s scratch-off games generated $4,406,338,198 in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023, according to the lottery. School districts in Westchester County were big winners as well, receiving $154,983,517 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during that same period.

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). Standard text rates may apply.