$2 million Mega Millions ticket sold at Deer Park convenience store
DEER PARK, N.Y. – A second-prize-winning Mega Millions ticket valued at $2,000,000 was sold at a Deer Park convenience store for Tuesday’s drawing, the New York Lottery announced, marking one of the top prizes awarded in the multi-state game this week and highlighting continued high participation across Long Island.
The winning ticket was purchased at Bolla 2111 Deer Park C-Store, located at 2111 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, Suffolk County, according to the New York Lottery, the state agency responsible for administering lottery games and distributing education funding. The retailer sold the sole second-prize ticket reported in New York for the drawing, underscoring the region’s recurring presence among significant lottery wins.
Winning ticket details and drawing structure
Mega Millions drawings are held twice weekly, every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m., and are broadcast nationwide. Players select numbers from a field of one to 70, along with a separate Mega Ball number from one to 24. Matching all five numbers without the Mega Ball yields the second-tier prize of $1 million, which can increase to $2 million with the optional Megaplier feature, as appears to be the case with the Deer Park ticket.
The New York Lottery did not release information about the ticket holder, and it remains unclear whether the prize has been claimed. Winners in New York typically have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.
Retailers and regional impact
Lottery officials routinely note that local retailers benefit from ticket sales through commissions and increased foot traffic, particularly when high-value prizes are won. Stores that sell winning tickets often experience a surge in customer visits, as players gravitate toward locations perceived as “lucky.”
The Deer Park win reflects a broader pattern of frequent mid-tier and high-tier lottery prizes being distributed across suburban and urban areas in New York, reinforcing the game’s widespread appeal and the steady flow of revenue generated for public programs.
The New York Lottery remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing approximately $3.6 billion during the 2024–2025 fiscal year to support public education in New York State. These funds are allocated to local school districts, helping offset property taxes and support classroom resources.
Responsible gaming and public awareness
State officials continue to emphasize responsible gaming alongside the promotion of lottery participation. The New York Lottery directs players to resources for problem gambling, including the HOPEline and online support services, as part of its public health mandate.
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Key Points
• $2 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Deer Park for Tuesday drawing
• Winning ticket purchased at Bolla 2111 Deer Park C-Store in Suffolk County
• New York Lottery contributes billions annually to public education statewide
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