A Queens lottery player matched enough numbers to claim a $50,000 third-prize win in the June 27 Powerball drawing.
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Forest Hills for the June 27 drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The third-prize-winning ticket was purchased at Pramukh 71, located at 107-36 71st Ave. in Forest Hills, Queens.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The game uses five white balls drawn from a field of one through 69 and one red Powerball drawn from a separate field of one through 26.
Powerball prizes must generally be claimed within one year of the drawing date in New York.
The New York Lottery said it contributed $3.8 billion during fiscal year 2023-24 to support public schools across the state.
Resources for problem gambling are available at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY (467369).
Key Points
- A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Forest Hills for the June 27 drawing.
- The winning ticket was purchased at Pramukh 71 on 71st Avenue.
- Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
