The New York lottery is giving a check for $1 Million each to 5 very lucky instant millionaires who will have a very happy season. And they are:

? Esther Frederick, 54, of the Bronx. On December 9, three days after the new Golden Opportunity scratch-off game launched, Frederick claimed its first $1,000,000 top prize. “Golden Opportunity drew me to it,” the Medicaid eligibility specialist said of her ticket choice. The ticket was purchased at Patel News newsstand on Broadway and Chambers Streets in Manhattan. She will receive her prize in 20 annual payments of $50,000 and will net $31,077 after taxes. What does she want to do? “I know it’s nothing flashy, but I have always wanted to buy a Kia!”, she answered. US lottery

? Robert Gredder, 61, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Gredder, who is a car dealership driver, showed his wife and daughter his lucky ticket and bought some champagne to celebrate. He is New York’s second $1,000,000 Winfall winner. Gredder purchased his ticket on December 2 at Karim 1 Stop Mini Mart on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. He will receive his $1,000,000 prize in 20 annual payments of $50,000, netting him $31,077 through 2030. His plans are simple, “I’ll take care of my family and give to my church.”

? Virginio Irizarry, 68, of the Bronx. He loves to play the lottery and usually buys the Cashword tickets but since he didn´t have much luck with those she decided to give a chance to the Wheel of Fortune. And what a great decision because it landed him $1 Million “The Puerto Rico native purchased his Lottery ticket at Antonio Baez Grocery on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. His change in routine won him $50,000 a year for 20 years. After taxes, he will receive $31,077. “I have so many plans for the money,” he explained, “including sharing some with my family, and putting some away for when I retire.”

? William Storm, 69, of Seaford, Nassau County. Storm claimed his $1,000,000 Winfall jackpot on November 28, three days after he purchased the scratch-off ticket at Friendly Cards and Gifts on Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. Storm’s plans for the ‘Winfall’ windfall include a cruise for his entire family, and saving for college for his seven grandchildren. As with most New York Lottery scratch-off jackpots, he will receive his $1,000,000 prize as an annuity. Storm will receive 20 annual payments of $50,000, netting him $33,015 through 2030. Lottery results

? Christina Torres, 26, of Green Point, Brooklyn. Torres works in daycare and simply “could not believe my eyes”. So much was the disbelief that she took a picture with her phone and sent it to her boyfriend and asked, ‘Do you see what I see?’ It was actually her boyfriend who convinced her that the win was real. With the win she plans go back to school for her master’s degree in special education. She bought her winning ticket at Jiffy’s Grocery on Nassau Avenue in Brooklyn on November 15 and claimed her prize on December 2. Torres will receive her prize in 20 annual payments of $50,000, netting her $31,077 after taxes.