New York Man Wins $1M Lottery Prize

Why this matters: This win highlights the life-changing potential of lottery games and the significant financial support the New York Lottery provides to public education.

Devone Cerreiro, a Carmel resident, is the latest New York Lottery winner, claiming a $1 million prize from a VIP Millions scratch-off game. Cerreiro chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment of $651,010 after required withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at Ali’s Lucky Place & Convenience on McClean Ave. in Yonkers. As of October 2025, there are still 11 $1 million prizes and two $5 million prizes remaining on the VIP Millions ticket.

The New York Lottery’s scratch-off games generated substantial revenue, contributing significantly to education. In fiscal year 2024-2025, these games amassed over $4.3 billion in total sales. School districts in Putnam County alone received over $16.6 million in Lottery Aid to Education funds. Overall, the New York Lottery contributed $3.6 billion to benefit public schools across New York State during this period. The New York Lottery remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America.

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Devone Cerreiro won $1 million before withholdings; he received a lump sum payment of $651,010 after withholdings.

The winning ticket was purchased at Ali’s Lucky Place & Convenience in Yonkers, NY.

The New York Lottery contributes billions of dollars annually to public schools throughout New York State.

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