New York Lottery player from Brooklyn wins $5,000,000 top prize on scratch off ticket
New York, New York – A Brooklyn resident has claimed a life-changing prize after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket, adding to a growing list of major lottery wins across New York.
Adam El-Asha of Brooklyn claimed a $5,000,000 top prize from the New York Lottery’s $300,000,000 Cash Payout scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at Tang’s Amber Mini Mart, located at 868 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn, a local retailer that has now become the site of a major jackpot win.
After claiming the prize, El-Asha chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment, totaling $3,061,207 after required withholdings. Like many winners, the decision to take the lump sum provides immediate access to the funds, though it reflects a reduced total compared to the advertised prize amount.
Major Prize Claimed as Game Continues
Lottery officials confirmed that, even after this significant win, the game still has one remaining $5,000,000 top prize available. Players interested in tracking remaining prizes can check updated information through the official New York Lottery website.
The $300,000,000 Cash Payout scratch-off game has drawn attention for its large prize pool, offering multiple high-value winnings to players across the state.
Beyond individual wins, lottery officials also highlighted the broader impact of scratch-off games. During the 2024-2025 fiscal year, New York Lottery scratch-off games generated more than $4.3 billion in total sales.
A significant portion of that revenue supports education. During the same period, school districts across New York City’s five boroughs received over $1.4 billion in Lottery Aid to Education funds, helping support programs and resources for students.
While El-Asha’s win represents a personal milestone, it also reflects the ongoing role of lottery games in funding public education and creating opportunities for players across the state.
With one top prize still unclaimed, the game continues to offer the chance for another major winner to emerge, as players across New York try their luck with the popular scratch-off ticket.
