St. Lawrence County resident claims top prize in New York Lottery’s $10,000,000 Bonus scratch-off
ALBANY, NY — Daniel Durham of Canton has claimed the top prize on the New York Lottery’s $10,000,000 Bonus scratch-off game. Durham chose a lump-sum payment of $6,467,007 after required withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops, 115 East Main St., Canton.
All top prizes on the $10,000,000 Bonus scratch-off have now been claimed. Lower-tier prizes are still valid and may be claimed through May 7, 2026. Players can check the status of any NY Lottery scratch-off by viewing the Game Report on nylottery.ny.gov.
The New York Lottery reports robust sales from scratch-off games, totaling $4,339,794,048 in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. In the same period, school districts across St. Lawrence County received $30,354,530 in Lottery Aid to Education funds, underlining the program’s role in funding public education.
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Summary
A Canton man has claimed the top prize from the NY Lottery’s $10,000,000 Bonus scratch-off, choosing a lump-sum payout of just over $6.46 million. While all top prizes are claimed, lower-tier prizes remain available until May 7, 2026. The lottery continues to support education statewide, with substantial annual contributions to school districts, including St. Lawrence County. Positive news for local players who still have eligible tickets and for the community benefiting from Lottery Aid to Education.