OFFICIAL! Seneca Falls Resident Andrew Dellefave III Claims STAGGERING $1 Million Lottery Jackpot - Full Details INSIDE!
The New York Lottery has officially confirmed that Seneca Falls resident Andrew Dellefave III has claimed a one million dollar jackpot prize from the Bonus 20X scratch-off game, making him the latest in a long line of fortunate New Yorkers to strike it rich through the state's popular lottery games. Dellefave claimed his prize on Friday, April 24, 2026, and the announcement has generated significant excitement throughout the Seneca Falls community and beyond. The winning ticket was sold at the Corner Market, a local establishment in Seneca Falls that has now earned the distinction of being the birthplace of a million-dollar fortune.
Dellefave secured the top prize available for the specific scratch-off series, a remarkable achievement given the extremely low odds associated with winning the maximum payout on any lottery game. The Bonus 20X game, like all New York Lottery scratch-off offerings, features a range of prize levels from small amounts that allow players to recoup their ticket cost to the grand prize of one million dollars that Dellefave managed to claim. The fact that he won the top prize means that he was one of only a handful of people in the entire state who would ultimately match the winning combination on this particular game.
According to lottery officials, Dellefave opted to receive his winnings as a lump sum payment rather than an annuity, a decision that the vast majority of major lottery winners make. The one-time payment amounted to $436,171 after deducting all required state and federal tax withholdings, a figure that reflects the significant tax burden that accompanies large lottery winnings in New York State. While the net amount is substantially less than the advertised one million dollar prize, it still represents a transformative sum of money that will provide Dellefave with financial flexibility and opportunity that few people ever experience.
The New York Lottery confirmed the prize claim as part of its regular winner announcements for the region, and the story has been widely shared and discussed throughout the community. The Corner Market, where the winning ticket was sold, has seen increased business in the days since the announcement, as hopeful players flock to the lucky location in search of their own fortune. This phenomenon, often referred to as the lucky retailer effect, is a well-documented occurrence in the lottery world, where stores that sell winning tickets experience a temporary but significant boost in ticket sales from players who believe that lightning might strike the same place twice.
The broader impact of lottery operations on New York State cannot be overlooked. Scratch-off games alone generated more than $4.3 billion in total sales statewide during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with a significant portion of that revenue flowing directly to education funding throughout the state. During the same fiscal period, school districts located in Seneca County received more than $7.1 million in Education Aid Lottery funds, demonstrating the tangible benefits that lottery operations provide to local communities beyond just the individual winners. Dellefave's win is a personal triumph, but it also serves as a reminder of the important role that the lottery plays in supporting public education across New York State.
