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Pile of money.

Brooklyn man turns scratch-off into $4.3 million payday

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November 28, 2025

Brooklyn man hits $10,000 a week for life lottery jackpot with ticket from corner store

Brooklyn, NY – A Brooklyn man just turned pocket change into a multimillion-dollar payout after winning one of the top prizes on the New York Lottery’s $10,000 A Week For Life scratch-off game, securing a guaranteed fortune for life.

Marc Klein of Kings County claimed the life-changing ticket purchased at NO7 Grocery on 18th Avenue in Brooklyn. Instead of weekly payments, Klein opted for a one-time lump sum of $4,372,060 after taxes and withholdings — locking in his win and walking away with millions upfront.

The $10,000 A Week For Life game is one of the Lottery’s highest-paying scratch-offs, offering a minimum guaranteed payout of $10 million. According to lottery officials, three top prizes remain on the game, and tickets are still in circulation statewide.

In the most recent fiscal year, New York Lottery scratch-off sales reached over $4.3 billion, and public school districts across New York City received more than $1.4 billion from Lottery Aid to Education funding.

The New York Lottery continues to lead as the highest-grossing lottery in North America, channeling billions into state education programs.

Anyone concerned about gambling can access free, confidential support through New York’s HOPEline or by visiting NYProblemGamblingHelp.org.

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Key Points

  • Brooklyn resident Marc Klein won the $10,000 A Week For Life top prize from a scratch-off ticket
  • He chose a lump sum payout of over $4.3 million after withholdings
  • Three top prizes remain for the $10,000 A Week For Life game in circulation
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