Lottery winner - a big pile of money,
Lottery Winner - A big pile of money.

Lucky Lotto store lives up to name with big winner in NY

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December 18, 2025

TAKE 5 player in Bohemia wins $33K top prize with lucky ticket

Bohemia, NY – A top-prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $33,816 was sold in Bohemia for the December 17 evening drawing, the New York Lottery announced Thursday.

The winning ticket was purchased at LUCKY LOTTO, located at 1104 Smithtown Avenue. It matched all five numbers drawn in the TAKE 5 EVENING game, which selects numbers from a field of one through 39.

TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., giving players two chances each day to win cash prizes. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.

The Bohemia win is one of many recent TAKE 5 top prizes awarded across the state, as the game continues to be a popular daily draw option for New York Lottery players.

The New York Lottery continues to lead as the most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.6 billion in the 2024–2025 fiscal year to fund public education throughout New York State.

Key Points

  • TAKE 5 ticket worth $33,816 sold at LUCKY LOTTO in Bohemia
  • Ticket matched all five numbers in the December 17 evening drawing
  • Prize must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing
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