Small town shop turns one player into $30K winner

A single TAKE 5 player scored a top prize of $30,986.50 in Tuesday night’s drawing after purchasing their winning ticket in Pomona, officials said.

The ticket was sold at MT Ivy Country Corner at 361 Route 202, according to the New York Lottery. The prize was from the Jul 31 evening drawing.

Key Points

• A TAKE 5 ticket worth $30,986.50 was sold in Pomona.
• The winning ticket came from MT Ivy Country Corner on Route 202.
• Prizes can be claimed for up to one year after the drawing.

The TAKE 5 game draws numbers from 1 through 39 and is held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery reported contributing $3.6 billion to public schools during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.