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Winning $9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Groton

1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Winning $9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Groton

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GROTON, NY (607NewsNow) – Life may be changing for a resident of Groton.

On May 2, a winning NY LOTTO jackpot ticket valued at $9.8 million was sold at the Speedway on Main Street, according to New York State Lottery officials. The lump sum cash option is reportedly over $5 million after taxes.

No information about the winner has been released yet, including whether the winner is a resident of Groton or someone passing through.

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