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[title]Two hundred years ago, a stretch of water changed everything. The Erie Canal cut across New York like a promise, connecting cities, fueling trade and helping shape the future of the state. And now, in a move that feels fittingly bold and celebratory, the New York Lottery is tipping its hat to that legacy and commemorating 200 years of the Erie Canal with something equally game-changing: The Million Dollar Raffle.
This isn’t your usual lottery game. It’s a first-of-its-kind raffle that offers fifteen New Yorkers a chance at one million dollars. Yes, fifteen people will walk away with one million dollars each when the raffle draws on October 26, 2025. That’s an opportunity few games can offer, and few can match the fantastic odds. With a limited number of tickets available, this raffle offers players the best odds to win a life-changing prize; no complicated rollovers, no massive jackpot chasing, just a straightforward shot at a million dollars.
We all love a good “it could happen to anyone” fantasy, but there’s something even sweeter about a game that tilts the odds slightly more in your favor.
But don’t wait too long. Unlike your average weekly draw game, the Million Dollar Raffle comes with a hard limit on tickets. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—no second chances, no extras waiting in the wings. It’s a one-time shot, and considering the odds (seriously, they’re that good), tickets are going faster than a cab on a green light.
There’s something special about a raffle like this. It’s a direct nod to New York’s spirit of innovation and bold moves, echoing the impact of the Erie Canal itself. Two centuries ago, that canal brought prosperity and growth to communities all over the state. Today, this raffle offers a chance to spark your own kind of prosperity, turning a simple ticket into a game-changing win.
So if you’ve ever fantasized about swapping your morning commute for a spontaneous road trip upstate, buying that cashmere sweater you’ve coveted without even looking at the pricetag, or simply waking up one morning knowing that you’ve got the kind of freedom most of us only imagine, here’s your chance to get just a little bit closer to that dream and maybe wake up to it becoming your reality.
After all, if you’re not one of the fifteen first-place winners of $1,000,000 each, then you could be one of the fifteen second-place winners of $100,000 each, one of the fifteen third-place winners of $25,000 each or one of the 5,460 fourth-place winners of $200 each.
The idea is simple: Ask your local lottery retailer for a raffle ticket. Wait. And come draw day on October 26, you might find one of the fifteen numbers announced is your own, and that you’ll suddenly need to start Googling “how to find a financial advisor” and “can you charter a yacht on the Hudson.” (Spoiler: technically, yes.)
Once again, please remember that this is a limited offer. You won’t find extra tickets popping up later, and the odds at one million dollars are better than you’ll see offered anywhere else by the New York Lottery. This is a game designed for dreamers who are ready to bring their dreams to life. Either way, fifteen people will become millionaires, and you could be one of them.
Play while tickets last. Limited tickets available. Play now. NYLMillionDollarRaffle.com
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