Lucky Powerball player in Newburgh cashes in with $50K prize

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A lucky Powerball player in Newburgh has won $50,000 after purchasing a third-prize-winning ticket for the Feb. 8 drawing.

The winning ticket was sold at Discount Deli Mart & Smoke Shop, located at 1930 Route 300 in Newburgh. Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69, with the red Power Ball selected from a separate pool of one to 26. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

Winners have up to one year from the draw date to claim their prize. The New York Lottery, which contributes billions annually to education, continues to create major winners across the state.