NYS Gaming Commission
Division of the Lottery
Communications, 518-388-3415 April 15, 2023
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Record Setting Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Worth $476 Million Sold in Ozone Park |
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The New York Lottery today announced a record-setting jackpot winning ticket for the April 14 Mega Millions drawing was sold in Ozone Park, Queens. The ticket matched five numbers and the Mega Ball. It is worth a New York record $476 million. The New York City cash value of the jackpot after taxes is $156.7 million. The ticket was purchased at Liberty Beer & Convenience at 93-18 Liberty Avenue. The winning numbers for the Mega Millions game are drawn from a field of one to 70. The Mega Ball is drawn from a separate field one to of 25. The Mega Millions drawing is televised every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. The New York Lottery continues to be North America's largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2021-22 to help support education in New York State. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem, or who know someone who is, can find help at https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/, by calling the free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply. |
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