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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three Long Island men have been indicted on charges of swindling a lottery winner of nearly $75,000.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Central New York has a new millionaire. Albert Totari of Camillus picked up a $1 million check from the New York State lottery in downtown Syracuse on Thursday.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket was handed down Wednesday morning, but the question still remains – who gets the $5 million prize?

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Judge Joseph Fahey found Andy Ashkar found guilty of criminal possession of stolen property. Both brothers were acquitted on conspiracy charges.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The verdict for two brothers accused of stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket is expected Wednesday morning.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The fifth and final day of trial for two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket focused on Andy Ashkar’s testimony. Defense attorneys say they do not expect a verdict for at least a week.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The trial of two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket from the man who may have bought it at the Syracuse store owned by the siblings' father continued into its fourth day in Onondaga County Court on Thursday.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The case against two brothers accused of stealing a $5 million lottery ticket from a faithful customer at their father's store in Syracuse, continued Wednesday in Onondaga County Court. For the first time in three days of testimony, Robert Miles, the man who says he bought the winning ticket, took the stand.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Red flags went up at the Lottery, when the $5million dollar claim was made

Monday, April 22, 2013  A trial is underway for two brothers charged with stealing a winning $5 million scratch-off lottery ticket from the man who bought it at the Syracuse store owned by the siblings' father.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Chadd Bill, a father of three from Liverpool, won $3 million from a New York Lottery 50X the Money scratch-off ticket.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Pedro Quezada's neighbors are thrilled that one of their own has struck it rich winning the $338 million Powerball jackpot.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  James Mason, of Canastota, won $5 million from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The record Powerball jackpot just keeps rising. It now stands at $550 million after officials say brisk sales keep driving up the payout amount.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The jackpot has grown to a record $500 million on a surge in ticket sales across all 44 participating states.