N.Y. Lottery: NYC winner takes home $2M in doubled Mega Millions prize as lump sum

A New York state lottery player has won $2 million in a doubled Mega Millions prize.

Rafaela Blumenberg of the Bronx has claimed a $2 million Megaplier prize for matching the first five Mega Millions numbers drawn on March 26, 2024, according to New York Lottery officials.

When purchased, Blumenberg opted to pay an additional $1 for the Megaplier feature, which allows players to multiply a prize, not including the jackpot prize, by up to five times.

When she won the second prize, her original win of $1 million was doubled to $2 million, as the Megaplier on that day was 2.

The winning numbers for that evening were: 7, 11, 22, 29, 38, and Mega Ball 4.

The ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh. The line around this cigar shop remains consistently wrapped around the store, as this hotspot for winning tickets has undoubtedly contributed to the buzz and anticipation.

Blumenberg received a single lump sum payment totaling $1,302,001, after required withholdings.

Her ticket was one of three winning tickets in New York state for the March 26 drawing. Other tickets were sold in Cicero and Locust Valley.

Winning numbers for the Mega Millions game are drawn from a field of one to 70. The Mega Ball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 25. In order to win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the gold Mega Ball number.

Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $2, seven days a week. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 10 p.m. on draw nights.

Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday.

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The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $1 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to help support education in New York State.

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).

If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.