Medford shopper snags $17K TAKE 5 jackpot at local convenience store
MEDFORD, NY – A routine lottery stop turned into a windfall for one lucky player this week after a TAKE 5 midday ticket sold at a local convenience store hit the game’s top prize, delivering a payday of over $17,000.
The winning ticket, worth $17,704, was sold for Wednesday’s midday TAKE 5 drawing at CHACHA PAPA, located at 2222 Route 112 in Medford, according to the New York Lottery. The winning numbers were drawn at 2:30 p.m.
TAKE 5 draws from a field of one through 39 and takes place twice daily—at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m.—with tickets available for just $1. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
The winner has not yet come forward publicly, and no additional identifying information has been released. All New York Lottery draw game prizes can be claimed at any authorized retailer, by mail, or by visiting one of the Lottery’s customer service centers across the state.
This win comes as part of the New York Lottery’s ongoing run as North America’s top-grossing lottery. In the last fiscal year, the Lottery generated $3.6 billion to support public education throughout New York State.
Anyone experiencing gambling issues is encouraged to seek help by calling 1-877-8-HOPENY or visiting NYProblemGamblingHelp.org.
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Key Points
- A TAKE 5 midday ticket sold in Medford hit the top prize of $17,704 on Wednesday
- The ticket was purchased at CHACHA PAPA, located at 2222 Route 112
- TAKE 5 draws are held twice daily and offer year-long prize claim windows