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Hicksville Resident Scores Big after Buying $1 Million Mega Millions Ticket at Melville 7-11

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By Published: December 18 2023

LongIsland.com

James Tinghitella opted to receive the money in one lump sum, which came to $651,000 after taxes were withheld.

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The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven at 613 Broadhollow Road in Melville. Photo Credit: Google Maps

A Hicksville resident just came into a little extra shopping money just in time after for the holidays after scoring a big win in the New York State Lottery.
 
According to Lottery officials, James Tinghitella had previously bought a second-place winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing that originally took place on Tuesday, August 1, but only just recently came forward to claim the prize.
 
The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 613 Broadhollow Road in Melville.
 
Tinghitella correctly matched the first five numbers - 08, 24, 30, 45, 61 - as well as the Mega Ball 12. He opted to receive the money in one lump sum, which came to $651,000 after taxes were withheld.
 
LongIsland.com wishes to congratulate the lucky winner!