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Jackson Heights Store Sells $1 Million Powerball Ticket, While Elmhurst Deli Sells $3 Million Scratch-Off Ticket

The 7-Eleven store located at 79-01 Northern Blvd sold a $1 million Powerball ticket to an unnamed buyer on Nov. 8. (GMaps)

Nov. 16, 2021 By Christian Murray

Two Queens stores—one in Jackson Heights and the other in Elmhurst—have sold New York lottery tickets that have reaped buyers millions.

A 7-Eleven store located at 79-01 Northern Blvd sold a $1 million Powerball ticket that an unnamed buyer won on Nov. 8.

Meanwhile, Jean Moreno of Elmhurst won the $3 million top prize on the New York Lottery’s Fortune scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at M & B Candy Grocery Store located at 89-45 Elmhurst Ave in Elmhurst.

Moreno opted to receive his prize as a one-time lump sum payment totaling $1,671,415 after required withholdings. He received the money earlier this month.

Jean Moreno of Elmhurst won the $3 million top prize on the New York Lottery’s Fortune scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at M & B Candy Grocery Store (pictured) located at 89-45 Elmhurst Ave in Elmhurst. (GMaps)

 

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