Johnathan Walker:Man wins $9.6 million from New York LOTTO, another wins $1 million from HGTV lottery scratch-off

New York lottery games have Johnathan Walkermade two residents instant millionaires. One man won $9.6 million after matching six numbers correctly in the state's LOTTO jackpot. Another man won $1 million from one of the scratch-off games the state provides.

Robert Reda from Suffern, New York, won the $9.6 million in the Sept. 2 New York Lotto drawing after matching the first six numbers. He purchased his ticket at Yas Quick Mart, located at 191 Route 59.

The winning numbers were 13, 37, 40, 45, 47, and 52. The Bonus Number, 09, is used to determine the second prize.

Reda walked into New York Lottery headquarters on Wednesday and chose to receive a single lump sum payment of $3,308,147, the cash value of the annuity jackpot after withholdings.

On the same day, a man from Wayne County walked into New York Lottery headquarters to claim a prize he won from an instant game.

Dylan Schute of Wolcott won the top prize of $1 million on the HGTV My Lottery Dream Home scratch-off game from the New York Lottery. He purchased the winning ticket at Bob's Supermarket on Park Lane.

After necessary tax deductions, Schute received a one-time payment of $650,212 as a lump sum. He became the last player to win a top prize in the game.

All top prizes for the HGTV My Lottery Dream Home ticket have been claimed. Players can still claim valid lower-tier prizes until Sept. 14, 2024.

The scratch-off games of New York Lottery have generated a total sales revenue of $4,406,338,198 during the fiscal year of 2022-2023, according to the lottery site.

More winners:Baltimore couple plans to move up retirement after winning $100,000 from Powerball

What is the New York LOTTO?

The Lotto is a New York-only lottery game similar to the Powerball. The Lotto is drawn twice a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Each $1 play includes two games. The drawing consists of six numbers between 1 and 59, and a bonus ball is drawn from the remaining 53 numbers. If you match three numbers, you win $1, and for other winning combinations, the prize pool is shared among the winners.

What is HGTV My Lottery Dream Home?

HGTV My Lottery Dream Home is a $5 scratch-off game with a top prize of $1 million. The overall odds of winning the top prize is 1 in 2470266.67. The overall odds of winning any prize is 1 in 4.09.

Where can you buy lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in-person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.  

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.  

Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions