She bought the lucky ticket at a 7-Eleven near her job. Queens resident Karlene Zephirin, 44, was one day away from unemployment when she scored with a Powerball ticket. Matching five numbers led to a $623,040 payoff for the Harlem man. Keith Robinson, 55, matched his winning Mega Millions numbers while reading the Sunday Daily News. Three hailed from New York City and two from Long Island, and all took a lump sum payout after taxes. Sports wager: A cash or cash equivalent paid by an authorized sports bettor to a casino or a mobile sports wagering licensee to participate in sports wagering. The landscaper was one of five $1 million New York lottery winners feted before the end of their lucky ’13. The Commission controls the wagering menu offered by licensed operators and limits sports and leagues accepted for sports wagering. Million dollar New York State Lotto winners (top row) Nathan Wilson, Karlene Zephirin, Keith Robinson, (bottom row) Isai Cortez and Marvin Rosales-Martinez during a news conference at Resort World Casino in Queens on Friday.
