NYC Pair Splits $1 Million Lottery Raffle Prize

Roseanne Serricchio and Walter Diaz of the Bronx win top prize in New York Lottery's Million Dollar Raffle.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:05pm

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Two residents of the Bronx, Roseanne Serricchio and Walter Diaz, have claimed a $1 million top prize in the New York Lottery's Million Dollar Raffle game. Their winning ticket was one of 15 selected to receive the $1,000,000 cash prize as part of the Lottery's promotional raffle commemorating the Erie Canal bicentennial.

Why it matters

The New York Lottery's Million Dollar Raffle is a high-profile promotional event that generates significant interest and participation from residents across the state. Winning the top prize of $1 million is a life-changing event for the lucky recipients.

The details

Serricchio and Diaz's winning ticket was drawn on October 26, 2025 as part of the New York Lottery's Million Dollar Raffle promotion celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal's completion.

  • The winning ticket was drawn on October 26, 2025.

The players

Roseanne Serricchio

A Bronx resident who, along with Walter Diaz, claimed the $1 million top prize in the New York Lottery's Million Dollar Raffle.

Walter Diaz

A Bronx resident who, along with Roseanne Serricchio, claimed the $1 million top prize in the New York Lottery's Million Dollar Raffle.

New York Lottery

The state-run lottery organization that held the Million Dollar Raffle promotion commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal's completion.

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The takeaway

The New York Lottery's Million Dollar Raffle promotion continues to generate excitement and life-changing opportunities for lucky winners across the state, showcasing the ongoing popularity of lottery games as a form of entertainment and potential wealth generation.