Powerball ticket sold in Astoria wins $1 million second-tier prize
Astoria, NY – A Powerball player in Astoria became an instant millionaire after matching five numbers in the December 17 drawing, securing a second-prize win worth $1,000,000.
The New York Lottery confirmed that the winning ticket was sold at ASTORIA FUEL & CONV STORE, located at 30-02 Astoria Boulevard. The ticket matched all five white balls drawn, missing only the red Powerball.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., with numbers drawn from a pool of one to 69, and the red Powerball drawn from a separate pool of one to 26.
This was one of three second-prize-winning tickets sold in New York for the December 17 drawing, each worth $1 million.
The New York Lottery, which contributed $3.6 billion to public schools in the 2024–2025 fiscal year, remains the most profitable lottery in North America.
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Key Points
- $1 million Powerball ticket sold at ASTORIA FUEL & CONV STORE
- Ticket matched five numbers in the Dec. 17 drawing
- One of three second-prize tickets sold in New York