NY couple collects state's largest-ever scratch-off lottery prize

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MaximumMillions — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:30:10 GMT

I know, that's why I said have 21$ ready, because that is seven draws, otherwise you would only have 2$ in the last pull which couldn't win the JP

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Bleudog101 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 09:38:37 GMT

The old Megabucks machines take $3 to hit the big one! Prefer them to the electronic ones, you know they both have RNG like some crappy lotteries do. But at least you feel like you have a better chance with mechanical spinning reels IMO.

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noise-gate — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 03:18:21 GMT

As a great admirer of the female form,l say Ms Vega looks pretty impressive- But Christie Brinkley SLAYS all before her at age 63.

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MaximumMillions — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:12:43 GMT

Good luck and safe travels! Make sour you have a 1$ bill though, we wouldn't want you to hit the jackpot on 2$. Ouch

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RJOh — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 00:19:39 GMT

If you include all fifteen megaballs at least you'll recover $1 of your investment.

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Bleudog101 — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:34:03 GMT

Perhaps this trip tomorrow will result in a big ceremonial check! I'll put $20 in Megabucks per your instructions @ the airport.

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MaximumMillions — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:28:22 GMT

I'm with you concerning the cheque! I might just suffer through a hug for it, too.

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RJOh — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:06:36 GMT

I did, she was born the year I graduated high school.

https://www.lotterypost.com/news/150025

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rcbbuckeye — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 15:34:21 GMT

You do know that there are $1, $2, $3, $5, and $10 scratch tickets too?

You don't have to buy 6 $30 tickets. Just buy 1. Or buy a $2 ticket. Granted, you won't win millions on one of those, but the jackpots on those aren't chicken feed.

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Bleudog101 — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 12:33:40 GMT

Gotta give it to her, for 61 she has quite the body. Just read her CV, five days older than me and she's been in that job twenty seven years. A fellow Sagittarian who made it big. Look her up, it is a good read. Yes, a hug with her saying yoooooolanda with a ceremonial check would be a bucket wish list for me too.

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RJOh — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:55:38 GMT

I dunno about you all, but Yolanda Vega and her nice body make me want to win the big one in the state of NY. A JP and a hug from her would be a double win for me!

If you win a $10M jackpot in any state you'll find plenty of women with nice bodies willing to give you a hug, men too if you prefer.

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mypiemaster — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 02:23:51 GMT

She is a gorgeous woman. Don't you think it will serve you better, to find your own eye candy, instead of salivating and drooling over Y.Vega?. The world is full of beautiful women. You just have to approach and start a conversation. Next thing you know, you might end up doing the lambada. Good luck to you.

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mypiemaster — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 02:04:56 GMT

Yep, she got him trained alright. If he goes out and blows his wad, on midlife crisis, she will just lay back and laugh. He ain't getting any of her money.

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GeneralMac — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 00:37:25 GMT

Glad he could afford to do so !

I don't play scratch offs as I don't have enough discretionary income that I can plunk down $180 in a scratch off purchase.

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quicksloth35 — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:43:54 GMT

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Silverence!

I dunno about you all, but Yolanda Vega and her nice body make me want to win the big one in the state of NY. A JP and a hug from her would be a double win for me

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music* — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:10:20 GMT

This is almost unique. They understand the power money has in a relationship.

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cbr$ — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 18:38:37 GMT

Congrats to James Sylvia Silverence on their win. Great story to

start your day with.

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Tatototman65 — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 17:40:42 GMT

Congrats

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Redd55 — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 17:36:44 GMT

The Silvernences are splitting the jackpot, with each receiving $3,309,000 after required holdings.

They are a married couple. Anyone else see this as odd that they would divide their winnings

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Bleudog101 — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:04:32 GMT

Congratulations! Nothing better than a feel good story early in the morning.

Wonder how long it takes New York to get the moola to the winners

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music* — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 07:51:31 GMT

Congratulations to James and Sylvia Silverence of Poughkeepsie,NY.

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Raven62 — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 06:17:01 GMT

How to Become Lucky Always Be in the Right Place at the Right Time

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Raven62 — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 06:12:03 GMT

A pure case of being in the right place at the right time

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zephbe — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 05:06:31 GMT

Congrats, enjoy

NY couple collects state's largest-ever scratch-off lottery prize

Lottery Post — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 02:44:32 GMT

James and Sylvia Silverence are the winners of the New York Lottery's largest-ever scratch-off prize.

The lottery's Yolanda Vega presented a ceremonial check to the Poughkeepsie couple at a Stewart's Shop on Thursday.

I fell on the floor, I was laughing, James Silverence said of the moment he and his wife realized they had won. I couldn't get off the floor. I was in shock.

Their sons came running downstairs, thinking their dad was injured.

The parents of four boys said they do not... [ More ]