Lucky Pawling Ticket Turns Into $5 Million New York Lottery Win

A lucky scratch-off just turned into a $5 million win in upstate New York ?

The Bluestone Living Trust of Pawling landed the top prize on the New York Lottery’s Bonus 100X scratch-off game. The winning ticket was bought locally at Pawling Beer & Soda on Route 22 in Dutchess County—proof that big wins really can come from small-town stops.

How the prize pays out

• ? $250,000 a year for 20 years

• ? After required withholdings, that comes out to $162,756 per year

• ? Total prize value: $5 million

And the excitement isn’t over yet—two more $5 million top prizes are still waiting to be claimed in the Bonus 100X game.

Big picture impact

Scratch-off games aren’t just about winners. During the 2024–2025 fiscal year, New York Lottery scratch-offs brought in over $4.3 billion in sales statewide. In Dutchess County alone, local school districts received $54.2 million in Lottery Aid to Education.

A huge win for Pawling—and a reminder that every ticket also helps support education across New York.