Copyright Staten Island Advance
A Carmel resident has joined the ranks of New York Lottery winners, claiming a $1 million prize on the VIP Millions scratch-off game, lottery officials announced. Devone Cerreiro opted to receive his winnings as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $651,010, after required withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at Ali’s Lucky Place & Convenience, located at 718 McClean Ave. in Yonkers. Carmel is approximately 50 miles north of Manhattan. As of this writing, there are still 11 of the $1 million prizes and two $5 million prizes remaining on the VIP Millions ticket. Players can check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Game Report at https://nylottery.ny.gov. New York Lottery scratch-off games generated $4,339,794,048 in total sales during fiscal year 2024-2025. School districts in Putnam County received $16,632,962 in Lottery Aid to Education funds during the same period. The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2024-2025 to benefit public schools in New York State. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the state’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).
