Vestal Woman Wins Jackpot From Scratch-off Ticket
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Friday the 13th proved to be a lucky day for Vestal's latest scratch-off winning millionaire.
Maureen Yacynych says she bought the scratch off ticket at the Quickway on Vestal Road, hoping to win a new car to surprise her husband for Valentine's Day. When the scratch off revealed the $10,000 a week for life prize,
Yacynych said she couldn't believe her eyes.
Maureen Yacynych says, "Well it's hard to settle in. I think it took a few hours. We kept saying 'could it really be true'? As time went on we were a little bit more like 'Wow, I think it really is true'."
Yacynych has opted to received one lump sum of $5.4 million and says it's nice to know that her children's futures are secure. She also adds that a replacement for her husband's 17 year old car will be her first purchase with the winnings.
Maureen Yacynych says she bought the scratch off ticket at the Quickway on Vestal Road, hoping to win a new car to surprise her husband for Valentine's Day. When the scratch off revealed the $10,000 a week for life prize,
Yacynych said she couldn't believe her eyes.
Maureen Yacynych says, "Well it's hard to settle in. I think it took a few hours. We kept saying 'could it really be true'? As time went on we were a little bit more like 'Wow, I think it really is true'."
Yacynych has opted to received one lump sum of $5.4 million and says it's nice to know that her children's futures are secure. She also adds that a replacement for her husband's 17 year old car will be her first purchase with the winnings.