New York Lottery sign outside Bodega, Queens, New York. (Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) article

New York Lottery sign outside Bodega, Queens, New York. (Photo by: Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) 

NEW YORK – A Bronx has recently become the latest New York Lottery millionaire after matching the first five numbers in the June 11, 2024, Mega Millions drawing. His ticket earned the game’s $1 million second-tier prize, and he only recently stepped forward to claim his winnings.

What we know:

The winning numbers for that drawing were 01, 05, 07, 22, 24,\ and the Mega Ball 08.

The man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump-sum payment of $606,313 after required tax withholdings.

Lottery officials say the ticket was purchased at the Three Star Candy Store, located at 1673 Metropolitan Ave., Bronx.

According to the New York Lottery, Mega Millions generated more than $358 million in sales statewide during fiscal year 2024-2025, with $1.42 billion in Lottery Aid to Education distributed to school districts across the five boroughs.

The Source: This article was written with information from a New York Lottery official “Winner” announcement.

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