Lotto Jackpot of $17 million claimed at modest Syracuse liquor outlet
Syracuse Resident Wins $17 Million New York Lotto Jackpot
A lucky ticket holder in Syracuse, New York, has become the newest millionaire after winning the $17 million New York Lotto jackpot on July 23, 2025. The winning numbers were 6-8-22-29-37-50 with a Bonus Number 11[1][3].
The winning ticket was sold at Polge Wine & Liquors, located at 434 W. Seneca Turnpike[2][6]. The store owner, Tim Polge, confirmed that the ticket was purchased around 3:32 p.m. on Wednesday[2][7].
Since the news broke, there has been a flurry of activity at the store, with customers asking about the winner as they approached the register[4][5]. People have also been contacting the store, hoping to find out more about the mystery millionaire[1][4].
As of now, the exact identity of the winner remains unknown, and they have not yet come forward publicly[1][2]. According to the New York State Gaming Commission, the odds of winning the Lotto jackpot are 1 in 45,057,474[8].
The winner has up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize[1][2]. If they choose to take the lump sum payment, they will receive $8,863,644, with a state tax withholding of $966,137[9]. Alternatively, they could opt for the annuity payments, which would total $17 million over 25 years, with a total state tax withholding of $1,853,000[10].
The New York Lottery encourages the winner to sign the back of the ticket and contact them to start the process of claiming the prize[1]. We will update you as more information becomes available.
[1] New York Lottery Press Release
[2] Syracuse.com
[3] New York Lotto Results
[4] CBS News Syracuse
[5] The Post-Standard
[6] Polge Wine & Liquors
[7] New York State Gaming Commission
[8] New York State Gaming Commission
[9] New York State Gaming Commission
[10] New York State Gaming Commission
The winner, now a millionaire, will manage their newfound fortune through the realm of finance, as they decide whether to receive a lump sum payment of $8,863,644 or opt for the annuity payments worth $17 million over 25 years. After securing their prize, they will need to make a public appearance to confirm their identity, which remains undisclosed at present.
