N.Y. Lottery: NYC player claims Cash4Life prize of $1,000 a week for life in one lump sum

A lottery player from New York City has claimed $1,000 a week for life after winning a second-prize Cash4Life ticket, according to lottery officials.

Chris Ramirez of Manhattan has claimed the second prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Cash4Life game on July 13, 2024. This second prize guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million.

The winning ticket was purchased at W 17th St. Newsstand, located at 99 Ninth Ave., in Manhattan.

Ramirez opted to receive a single lump sum payment totaling $612,241, after required withholdings.

The winning numbers for that evening were: 13, 35, 36, 38, 49 and Cash Ball 2.

Ramirez was one of three New Yorkers to purchase a second prize-winning ticket for this drawing. The other tickets, each worth at least $1 million, were purchased in Brooklyn and Queens.

Winning numbers for the Cash4Life game are drawn from a field of 1 to 60. The cash ball is drawn from a separate field of 1 to 4. To win the Cash4Life top prize, match the six numbers on your ticket to the winning six-number combination drawn — five numbers plus the cash ball.

The top prize is $1,000 a day for life. It is payable as a for-life annuity (minimum of 20 years) of $365,000 per year or a one-time lump sum payment at the election of the winner. The amount of the lump sum payment is equal to the estimated cash required to purchase the annuity.

The Cash4Life drawing takes place daily at approximately 9 p.m.

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The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2023-2024 to benefit public schools in New York State.

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