A lucky player in New York just turned a regular ticket into a multi-million-dollar moment 🎉
Daniel Van Voorhis, a resident of Dutchess County, is celebrating after landing a $2 million Mega Millions win. His big break came from the Friday, January 23 drawing—one he definitely won’t forget anytime soon.
Here’s what made this win stand out:
- He matched the first five numbers: 30, 42, 49, 53, and 66
- The Mega Ball was 4
- A random 2X multiplier kicked in, doubling the usual $1 million prize to a full $2 million
Instead of taking payments over time, Van Voorhis chose the lump sum option, walking away with $1,299,163 after taxes and deductions.
Interestingly, the winning ticket wasn’t bought close to home. It was picked up at a Citgo gas station in Pine Island, located in Orange County’s town of Warwick.
Big wins like this are a reminder—you never know when a simple ticket might turn into something life-changing 💰
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