A lucky Brooklyn player just hit it big! Adam El-Asha scored a $5 million top prize on the New York Lottery’s $300,000,000 Cash Payout scratch-off game.

Instead of taking payments over time, El-Asha opted for a lump sum payout of $3,061,207 after taxes. He bought his winning ticket at Tang’s Amber Mini Mart in Brooklyn.

Exciting news for other players: one $5 million top prize is still up for grabs on the game! Scratch-off enthusiasts can check the latest game status with the New York Lottery’s Game Report.

 

Scratch-offs are more than just fun—they’re also fueling education. During fiscal year 2024–2025, the New York Lottery saw over $4.3 billion in scratch-off sales, with $1.4 billion in Lottery Aid to Education going to schools across all five NYC boroughs.

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