A Rochester man just scored big—like life-changing big—after landing a $5 million top prize on a New York Lottery scratch-off.

? The Big Win

• Winner: Roger Adkins (Rochester, NY)
• Game: $5,000,000 Blitz scratch-off
• Prize: $5 million

Instead of taking the lump sum, Adkins went with steady cash flow—opting for 20 annual payments. After taxes, that means he’ll pocket $162,756 every year.

? Where It Happened

The lucky ticket was picked up at a Tops Markets store in Hilton, turning an everyday stop into a massive payday.

? Still More Chances

Feeling lucky? There’s still hope:

• 3 top prizes of $5 million are still up for grabs in the same game.

? Bigger Picture

Scratch-offs continue to bring in serious revenue:

 

• Over $4.3 billion in sales during the 2024–2025 fiscal year
• Nearly $200 million directed to local schools in Monroe County

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