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Some of you may want to check in on your Uncle Vinny in Patchogue.
That’s because Vincent Franco of Patchogue is about a half-million dollars richer this week after picking up a big check from New York Lottery.
Franco claimed his $1 million top prize in the state lottery’s Cash X20 scratch-off game. He received a one-time lump sum payment that totaled $494,760 after required withholdings.
The winning ticket was purchased at Akshar Card & Gift, located at 342 Union Ave. in Holbrook, according to New York Lottery. Two top prizes remain on the Cash X20 ticket, officials said.
Lottery players can check the status of any New York Lottery scratch-off game by downloading the Games Report at nylottery.ny.gov.
