Empire State residents can win life-changing money this weekend. One Hudson Valley resident just claimed her prize.

This week the New York State Lottery confirmed a Hudson Valley woman claimed her nearly $20 million jackpot prize.

Westchester County, New York Woman Claims New York Lotto Jackpot Prize

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Patricia Wahl of Hartsdale, New York has claimed her $18.9 million New York Lotto jackpot.

"This is unreal. I still can't believe it," Wahl told New York Lottery officials.

Wahl claimed her prize nearly three months after purchasing her winning ticket. Wahl's $18.9 million prize was for the New York Lotto drawing held on July 20, 2022. The winning numbers for the July 20 New York LOTTO drawing were 7 17 23 29 48 57 Bonus Number 21.

Hartsdale, New York Woman Purchases Winning Ticket in Yonkers, New York

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Wahl purchased her winning ticket at Vibrant Star located at 750 Yonkers Avenue in Yonkers, New York. The Yonkers Mini Mart & Deli is located at the location, according to Google.

Wahl opted to take her prize as a single lump sum payment of $7.771,907 after required withholdings, officials say.

Life-Changing Money Up For Grabs This Week in New York State

If you're feeling lucky, there are two major lottery jackpots this weekend. A total of $788 million is up for grabs this weekend in the Mega Millions and Powerball lottery games.

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The prize for Friday's Mega Millions drawing is at least $410 million. If someone wins Saturday's Powerball drawing the winner will receive at least $378 million.

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The cost of one ticket for each game is $2. Both drawings will be streamed live online. Good luck to anyone who decides to purchase a lottery ticket this weekend!

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