ALBANY, NY (May 10, 2023) — Everald Anderson of New Rochelle is celebrating after claiming his $1 million prize for matching the first five Powerball numbers drawn on September 12, 2022. Anderson received a single lump sum payment of $651,004 after required withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at Lucky Trading 486, located at 486 Main St. in New Rochelle.
Anderson expressed his excitement upon receiving the news, stating, “I couldn’t believe it when I checked my ticket and saw the numbers matched. I had to double-check and triple-check just to be sure! It’s a dream come true.”
New York’s Powerball game generated an impressive $358,376,004 in total sales during fiscal year 2021-2022, and school districts in Westchester County received $110,125,461 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during the same period.
This win is a reminder of the potential that lottery games offer to players who purchase tickets in New York. Who knows, you could be the next lucky winner to take home a life-changing prize!