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Bedford Man Collects $1M Scratch-Off Prize: The IRS Took A Big Chunk
The VIP Millions scratch-off game winner, who bought his ticket in Mount Kisco, chose a one-time lump sum payment.
BEDFORD, NY —A Westchester County man has claimed his $1,000,000 scratch-off prize, but he's not taking home anywhere near a million dollars.
Rene Sandoval Guzman of Bedford Hills has claimed a $1,000,000 top prize in the New York Lottery's VIP Millions scratch-off game. Sandoval Guzman received a one-time lump sum payment totaling $591,000, after required tax withholdings.
The ticket was purchased at Henry’s Delicatessen located on Lexington Ave. in Mount Kisco.
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There are still three top prizes remaining on the VIP Millions ticket. Players may check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off by downloading the Game Report here.
New York’s scratch-off games generated $4,406,338,198 in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023. School districts across Westchester County received $154,983,517 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during the same period.
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About the New York Lottery
The New York Lottery continues to be North America's largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.7 billion in fiscal year 2022-2023 to help support public K-12 education in New York State.
New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem, or who know someone who is, can find help at NYProblemGamblinghelp.org, by calling the free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369, or texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.
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