Islandia 7-Eleven sells $15K winning ticket in TAKE 5 Evening draw
ISLANDIA, NY — A routine visit to a Long Island 7-Eleven turned into a five-figure win for one lucky lottery player who purchased a TAKE 5 ticket worth $15,762 in Thursday night’s drawing.
The top-prize winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven, located at 1224 Old Nichols Road in Islandia. The win came from the TAKE 5 Evening draw held on October 23 at 10:30 p.m., one of two daily drawings held by the New York Lottery.
In TAKE 5, players choose five numbers from a field of 1 to 39. Prizes vary based on the number of winners and overall ticket sales. Winning tickets can be claimed for up to a year after the date of the drawing.
The New York Lottery, which supports public schools through its revenue, contributed $3.6 billion in funding in the most recent fiscal year. Winners are advised to safeguard their tickets and claim prizes through official channels.
Help is also available for individuals facing gambling-related challenges via NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or by calling 1-877-8-HOPENY.
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Key Points
- $15,762 winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at 7-Eleven in Islandia
- Ticket won during Thursday night’s 10:30 p.m. drawing
- Winners have one year to claim lottery prizes