Newburgh player scores $15K top prize in TAKE 5 Evening lottery drawing
NEWBURGH, NY — A Hudson Valley lottery player is celebrating a big win after purchasing a $15,881 top-prize ticket in Wednesday night’s TAKE 5 Evening drawing at a local convenience store in Newburgh.
The New York Lottery confirmed that the winning ticket was sold at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Road. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn during the October 9 TAKE 5 Evening game, securing the top prize.
TAKE 5 is a draw game where players choose five numbers from 1 through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.
The New York Lottery remains the most profitable in North America, contributing $3.6 billion in revenue for public education in the 2024–2025 fiscal year alone.
Officials remind all players to play responsibly and that help is available for those dealing with gambling problems through the HOPEline or at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org.
Key Points
- $15,881 TAKE 5 winning ticket sold at Smokes 4 Less in Newburgh
- Winning numbers matched in October 9 TAKE 5 Evening drawing
- Prize must be claimed within one year