Shirley Man Wins $3 Million Scratch-Off Jackpot, Says Lottery

A Suffolk County resident recently celebrated a significant financial windfall by winning a $3 million jackpot from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket. Kurt Kelleher, who hails from Shirley, claimed the top prize from the Bonus Bucks scratch-off game.
Details of the Winning Ticket
Kelleher purchased the winning ticket at King Kullen, situated on William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. After claiming the prize, he decided to receive his winnings in 20 annual payments of $97,653 each, following the necessary withholdings required by tax regulations.
Remaining Prizes
The New York Lottery has announced that two additional $3 million top prizes are still available in the Bonus Bucks game. Players interested in tracking the status of any scratch-off game can do so by downloading the Game Report from the official lottery website.
- Winner: Kurt Kelleher
- Prize Amount: $3 million
- Payment Structure: 20 annual payments of $97,653
- Location of Purchase: King Kullen, William Floyd Parkway, Shirley
- Remaining Prizes: 2 additional $3 million prizes
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