NEWBURGH, NY — Two lucky Powerball players are each $50,000 richer after purchasing third-prize-winning tickets for the Saturday drawing, lottery officials announced.

The winning tickets for the July 26 Powerball drawing were sold at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh, and Fast Break Food Store, located at 1066 Merrick Ave. in North Merrick.

Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one through 69, with the red Power Ball drawn from a separate field of one through 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

The New York Lottery contributed $3.8 billion to public schools during the last fiscal year, maintaining its position as North America’s largest and most profitable lottery.