Lottery officials confirmed a $1 million scratch-off winning ticket is hiding somewhere in New York State.

The New York State Lottery broke the news while sharing a winner's story.

Walden, New York Man Wins $1 Million

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Kenneth Lynch of Walden just claimed the $1 million top prize for the New York Lottery’s Cash X20 scratch-off game, according to the New York State Lottery.

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The winning scratch-off was purchased in Newburgh, New York, but not at New York's "luckiest" store.

Winning Scratch-Off Sold At Stewart's Shops In Newburgh

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The winning ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops located at 407 South Plank Road in Newburgh, lottery officials confirmed.

Lynch received a one-time lump sum payment of $494,760, after required withholdings.

One More $1 Million Scratch-Off Somewhere In New York State

The New York State Lottery confirmed one more $1 million Cash X20 ticket has yet to be purchased.

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"As of this writing, there was one top prize remaining on the Cash X20 ticket. Players may check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Games Report at nylottery.ny.gov," the New York State Lottery stated.

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