{"id":188021,"date":"2026-04-07T06:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/188021\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T06:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:45:14","slug":"n-y-lottery-nyc-man-wins-2m-mega-millions-prize-heres-how-much-he-got-for-one-time-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/188021\/","title":{"rendered":"N.Y. Lottery: NYC man wins $2M Mega Millions prize. Here\u2019s how much he got for one time payment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"PYFDELYJNBHQ5PTXH3FGOZGAKM\">Daniel Van Voorhis of Fishkill, Dutchess County, claimed the $2 million second prize on the New York Lottery\u2019s Mega Millions game, <a href=\"https:\/\/nylottery.ny.gov\/winner?daniel-van-voorhis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nylottery.ny.gov\/winner?daniel-van-voorhis\">according to officials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"6ZCW2VA265AUNBKNPEBCWVKREQ\">Van Voorhis matched the first five numbers drawn on Jan. 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"GNFK2OTFYNAHBP3RUUMPU5STYE\">The winning numbers were: 30, 42, 49, 53, 66 and Mega Ball 04.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"QLWRSMPQPNHYPBVRLP6VUQL2QQ\">Van Voorhis chose to receive his prize in one lump sum of $1,299,163, after required tax withholdings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"XHHPHQ562ZH2XGXMN6RA2LMD6A\">Van Voorhis was able to double the standard $1,000,000 Mega Millions second prize due to a 2X Multiplier randomly assigned to this particular drawing at the time of purchase. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NBUNTML3DFEO3NPZSQOQMU3CKM\">The winning ticket was purchased at Citgo Food Mart located at 650 County Route 1 in Pine Island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"FYCWFVHKOBC6PGCC45TLZP4YLU\">Pine Island is located 46 miles north of Manhattan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"GRLN5BIGKFEAVAB752OE5KW3JY\">New York\u2019s Mega Millions game generated $358,368,853 in total sales during fiscal year 2024-2025. School districts in Dutchess County received $54,202,913 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during the same period. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"7GB3UJXSD5F5VITXFQQAQCDAQI\">The New York Lottery continues to be North America\u2019s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2024-2025 to benefit public schools in New York State. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ADMBTXB7TNAS3IHV7NNQAHHF4M\">New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling New York\u2019s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or texting HOPENY (467369). 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