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Bronx player scores $30K TAKE 5 jackpot with ticket sold at local bodega

Bronx, NY – A TAKE 5 player in the Bronx is waking up thousands of dollars richer after snagging the top prize in the October 20 evening drawing, the New York Lottery confirmed.

The $30,421 winning ticket was purchased at Fairfield Food, a convenience store located at 2525 3rd Avenue. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn in the TAKE 5 EVENING game, which selects numbers from 1 to 39.

The TAKE 5 game holds two daily drawings, one at 2:30 p.m. and another at 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.

This latest win adds to a growing list of recent victories across New York’s neighborhoods, where convenience stores and corner bodegas continue to produce top-tier prize tickets.

The New York Lottery remains the most profitable lottery system in North America, contributing $3.6 billion during the 2024–2025 fiscal year to support public education statewide.

Anyone experiencing problems related to gambling can get help by visiting NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY, or texting HOPENY (467369).

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Key Points

A $30,421 TAKE 5 top-prize ticket was sold at Fairfield Food on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx
The winning ticket was for the October 20 evening drawing
Players have one year from the drawing date to claim TAKE 5 prizes

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