Upstate New York Man Scores $1 Million in October Raffle—See All Winning Locations

A lucky ticket turned into a $1 million payday for one Upstate New York resident—and it all started with a simple raffle purchase.

Gary Sivulich from Rhinebeck, located in Dutchess County, hit the jackpot in the New York Lottery’s Million Dollar Raffle, which was drawn on October 26, 2025. Instead of taking payments over time, he chose the one-time cash option, walking away with $651,006 after taxes. Not a bad day, right?

Where the Winning Ticket Came From

Sivulich bought his winning ticket at a Stewart’s Shops location on Dutchess Turnpike in Poughkeepsie—proof that sometimes, big wins come from everyday stops.

What Made This Raffle Special

This wasn’t just any drawing. The raffle celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, making it a historic event with multiple winners.

• 🎉 15 total top prizes of $1 million each

• 🗽 Winners spread across several New York counties

• 🎟️ Tickets sold at everyday stores all over the state

Other Winning Locations Across New York

The remaining top-prize tickets were sold in different counties, including Chenango, Genesee, New York, Schenectady, Suffolk, and Westchester.

Here’s a quick look at where those lucky tickets were purchased:

• A&A Food Mart, Painted Post

• BW’s Restaurant, Pavilion

• Conoco Quick Stop, Patchogue

• Fairfield Food, Bronx

• He & Jay Stationery, Bronx

• Heng Yun Grocery, New York

• J&E Dynamic Store, Jamaica

• Kings Gift Shop, Bronx

• Lincoln Dale Wine and Liquor, Somers

• M&J Liquor, Bronx

• Mirabito, New Berlin

• Mobil (Throgs Neck Petro), Bronx

• Newspaper Stand, New York

• Stewart’s Shops, Poughkeepsie

• Stewart’s Shops, Schenectady

Big takeaway? Whether it’s a small shop or a gas station, that next ticket could be life-changing.