ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An Albany resident has claimed a top prize on a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket. Willard Dorsey won $1 million on the $1,000,000 Bonus Cashword game.
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After required withholdings, Dorsey reportedly received a single lump sum payment of $436,173. The winning ticket was purchased at MNZ Mart at 222 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York Lottery said.
As of Wednesday, three top prizes remain on the $1,000,000 Bonus Cashword ticket. Players may check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Game Report online.
New York Lottery scratch-off games earned over $4.3 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2024-2025. Albany County school districts received over $60.6 million in Lottery Aid to Education funds that same year…