The Capital Region's biggest lottery winners of 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Lottery games such as the Mega Millions and Powerball made headlines for their big jackpots throughout the year. In the Capital Region, several winning lottery tickets were sold in 2024, with some residents publicly claiming their winnings.

Claimed winning tickets

Berkshire County woman wins $1M on scratch-off

A Berkshire County woman won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket. Marcia Paris of Lanesborough won on the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “300X” $30 instant ticket game.

Watervliet resident wins $1M on scratch-off ticket

A Watervliet resident claimed the top prize on a New York scratch-off ticket. Michael O’Brien of Watervliet won the $1 million prize on the New York Lottery’s Holiday Treasure game.

Johnstown resident wins $1M on scratch-off ticket

A Fulton County resident claimed a top prize on a scratch-off ticket. Gregory Kinowski of Johnstown won $1 million on the New York Lottery’s $1,000,000 Cashword Bonus scratch-off game.

Schenectady man wins $3M on scratch-off ticket

A Capital Region man claimed the top prize on a scratch-off ticket. John Terry of Schenectady won $3 million on the New York Lottery’s Xtreme Cash scratch-off game.

$1 million winning scratch-off ticket sold in Rensselaer County

A top-prize-winning Pink Panther Diamond 7’s scratch-off ticket was claimed in Rensselaer County, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket is worth $1 million. The top-prize ticket was sold at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2 River Street in Hoosick Falls. The winner, Ethan Benedict, of Petersburgh, reportedly opted for a one-time lump sum payment of $455,700, following all required withholdings.

Winning lottery tickets sold

January

• Winning $150K Powerball ticket sold in Bennington
• $50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Albany
• Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Albany
• $1M winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Dutchess County
• $50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Kingston
• TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket sold in Cohoes

February

• $34K winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Greene County
• TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket sold in Dutchess County
• TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket sold in Schoharie County

March

• $18K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Albany
• $19.2M winning lotto jackpot ticket sold in Schenectady

April

• TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket sold in Kerhonkson
• 2 $500k PICK 10 winning tickets sold in Albany

May

• TAKE 5 top-prize ticket sold in Ulster Park
• TAKE 5 top-prize ticket sold at local Hannaford
• $50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Albany

June

• TAKE 5 top-prize ticket sold in Dutchess County
• $150k winning Powerball ticket sold in Ballston Spa

July

• Two 16K winning TAKE 5 tickets sold in the Capital Region

August

• $50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Poughkeepsie
• Winning lotto ticket sold at Albany Stewart’s

September

• Second-prize winning lotto ticket sold in Kingston

October

• Gloversville convenience store sells winning TAKE5 ticket
• $50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Poughkeepsie

November

• $50K winning Powerball ticket sold in Dutchess County
• $31K winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Dutchess County

December

• Top prize TAKE 5 ticket sold in Slingerlands

If you are struggling with a gambling problem, or who know someone who is, you can get help by calling the HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or by texting HOPENY (467369). Resources are also available on the New York State Problem Gambling Resource Centers website.