MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A Take 5 Evening ticket worth $27,458 was sold in Manhattan for Saturday night’s drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning ticket was purchased at 43rd News & Smoke Shop, located at 153 East 43rd Street. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. Lottery officials noted the retailer earns a commission for selling the top-prize ticket.
The New York Lottery reported contributing $3.8 billion in the most recent fiscal year to support public schools across the state.
Resources available for responsible play
New Yorkers concerned about problem gambling can find resources at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, or reach out by calling the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or texting HOPENY to 467369. Standard messaging rates may apply.
The identity of the winning player has not been made public.
No additional top-prize winners were reported for Saturday’s drawing.
