Douglas Adams of Monroe, Westchester County was working at his honey bee farm in Cobleskill on September 29th when he stopped into Stewart’s for a cup of coffee and what turned out to be a $1,000,000 Powerball second prize ticket from that evening’s drawing.
He said he usually plays Mega Millions , but the higher Powerball jackpot convinced him to switch games. When Adams went to check his ticket at the same Stewart’s the following Monday, the machine said it was a big winner. Adams did not know he was $1,000,000 richer until another customer told him the store had sold a winning ticket. Adams immediately went to the Schenectady Customer Service Center to claim his prize.
The winning ticket was purchased in Stewart’s at 391 W Main Street in Cobleskill. The $1,000,000 Powerball second prize is paid as a one-time lump sum. Adams will receive a net check totaling $661,800 after required withholdings. Adams said he does not have plans for the money yet, but is happy knowing now he can pay off his mortgage.
The New York Lottery contributed $63,526,317.29 in Lottery Aid To Education to school districts throughout Westchester County during fiscal year 2011-2012.
