November 10, 2009-Claudia Napolitano of Glen Cove, Nassau County, received her prize check totaling $36,301 for matching five of the six numbers, plus the bonus number in the October 28, 2009 Lotto drawing.   

“I asked the clerk for a Mega Millions ticket; however, she mistakenly printed out a Lotto ticket so I decided to buy that one instead.  I am so glad I did because it turned out to be a big winner,” said Napolitano. 

Napolitano who is married with two children, plans to invest her prize.  She purchased her winning ticket at the Stop & Shop, 177 Forest Avenue in Glen Cove.

The winning numbers for Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Lotto drawing were:
                                                
8   12   22   32   35   56
Bonus Number 15

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