MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A lucky player scored big in the heart of Manhattan after purchasing a top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $18,513.50 in Tuesday’s midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
Key Points
- Winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $18,513.50 sold in Midtown
- Ticket purchased at Magazine Café on West 37th Street
- Prize must be claimed within one year of drawing date
Downtown ticket turns into big win
The winning ticket was sold at Magazine Café, located at 15 West 37th Street in Midtown Manhattan. The prize-winning numbers were drawn during the April 9 midday TAKE 5 drawing, which airs daily at 2:30 p.m.
TAKE 5 is a daily draw game where players select five numbers from 1 to 39. Drawings are held twice each day, offering players two chances to win.
Lottery proceeds benefit public education
Lottery draw game prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing. The New York Lottery remains North America’s most profitable, contributing $3.8 billion in the last fiscal year to public education across the state.