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Ossining Couple Now $7M Richer After Buying Winning Lottery Ticket

Meat wholesaler Leon Greenberg and his wife are $7 million richer thanks to a winning New York State Lottery scratch-off ticket. 

Ossining resident Leon Greenberg and his wife, Karin, at left, are introduced as $7 million New York State Lottery winners.

Ossining resident Leon Greenberg and his wife, Karin, at left, are introduced as $7 million New York State Lottery winners.

Photo Credit: New York State Lottery

Karin Greenberg purchased a $7,000,000 Cash Blowout ticket with money the couple had left over from a recent trip to a casino and hit the jackpot.

“Karin and I came back from a trip to Foxwoods and had some money left over,” said Leon. “She went down to the store to play our daily numbers and splurged on a $25 ticket. When she came home with the $7,000,000 winner, it was unbelievable.”

The Greenbergs' ticket contained matching 21s with the $7 million jackpot prize as the payout. “I immediately signed the back of the ticket,” said Leon.

Greenburgh chose to receive a one-time lump sum payment which, after taxes, will net him $4,632,600 after required withholdings.

The 69-year-old Greenberg said the money won’t change him, but it will make life a lot easier. “I plan to continue working, but a few less hours a week from here on out.”

As for his plans for how he’ll spend his fortune, Greenberg said he’ll spread the wealth. 

“We have five children and eight grandchildren that we’ll help out. I plan to do a lot more golfing and Karin and I will plan a trip to Vegas.”

Greenberg is the 92nd New York Lottery to claim a prize totaling a million or more this year.

The New York Lottery contributed $103,692,197 in Lottery Aid to Education to school districts in Westchester County during 2015-2016.

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