Rockland County ticket buyer scores $2.2M lifetime lottery windfall

Lucky Millionaire for Life ticket was sold at a neighborhood shopping center store

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. — One New York Lottery player is holding a ticket now worth at least $2.2 million after a second-prize-winning Millionaire for Life ticket was sold at a store in Rockland County, lottery officials announced.

The winning ticket for the May 18 Millionaire for Life drawing was purchased at TipTop Super Shoppe, located at 5 Orangeburg Shopping Center in Orangeburg.

Lottery officials said the second-prize-winning ticket carries a prize of $100,000 a year for life, with a guaranteed minimum payout of $2.2 million.

Millionaire for Life numbers are drawn from a field of one through 58, along with a separate Millionaire Ball selected from a field of one through five. Drawings are televised daily at 11:15 p.m.

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Winners of New York Lottery draw games have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery said it remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6 billion during the 2024-2025 fiscal year to support public schools across New York State.

Officials also reminded players that help is available for gambling addiction through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY to 467369. Standard text messaging rates may apply.

Players must be 18 or older to participate in New York Lottery games.


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  • A Millionaire for Life second-prize ticket was sold in Orangeburg
  • The winning ticket guarantees at least $2.2 million in payouts
  • The ticket was purchased at TipTop Super Shoppe in Rockland County

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