Lottery ticket locks in lifetime lottery payout in NY

February 9, 2026
1 min read

Cash4Life second prize ticket sold in Fishkill worth $1000 a week for life

FISHKILL, NY – A routine stop at a Fishkill smoke shop turned into a life-changing moment after a single CASH4LIFE ticket secured a guaranteed second-prize win that pays $1,000 a week for life.

The New York Lottery announced that one second-prize-winning CASH4LIFE ticket was sold for the Friday drawing. The ticket guarantees a minimum payout of $1,000,000, paid in weekly installments over the winner’s lifetime.

The winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 982 Main St., Unit 9, in Fishkill.

CASH4LIFE numbers are drawn from a pool of one through 60, with the Cash Ball drawn separately from one through four. Drawings are held daily at approximately 9 p.m. Lottery officials reminded players that draw game prizes must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.

The New York Lottery reported it remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.6 billion during the most recent fiscal year to support public schools across the state.

Resources are available for individuals struggling with gambling addiction through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY.


Key Points

  • A CASH4LIFE second-prize ticket was sold in Fishkill
  • The prize guarantees $1,000 a week for life with a minimum value of $1,000,000
  • The ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less on Main Street
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