New York Lottery announced Wednesday that a top prize of $10 million from the “300X The Money” scratch‑off game was claimed in the Capital Region of New York. The winning ticket was presented to lottery officials on August 26, 2026, and the prize amount reflects the game’s advertised top award.
The “300X The Money” game is a scratch‑off ticket that offers a maximum prize of $10 million when a player matches the required numbers. According to the state lottery, the claimant successfully matched the numbers indicated on the ticket, meeting the criteria for the top prize.
Lottery representatives confirmed that the ticket was verified according to standard procedures, and the $10 million award was authorized for payout. The winner’s identity and exact location within the Capital Region were not disclosed in the announcement.
The New York Lottery regularly publishes information about major prize claims as part of its public communications. This latest claim adds to the list of large winnings reported by the agency during the current fiscal year.
The $10 million prize represents the highest payout available from the “300X The Money” series and underscores the potential value of the game for participants throughout the state.
The New York Lottery conducts verification of winning tickets by cross‑checking the serial numbers and the scratched areas against its database before any payout is approved.
Claims of this size are recorded in the lottery’s public records and are typically announced through press releases and updates on the agency’s website.
The $10 million award is the maximum amount offered by the “300X The Money” series, making it the most valuable prize available from that particular scratch‑off product.