One ticket turns routine stop into big Take 5 win on Staten Island

Staten Island, NY – A quick visit to a neighborhood shop delivered a five-figure surprise Tuesday night after a single Take 5 ticket sold on Staten Island matched all five numbers in the evening drawing.

New York Lottery officials confirmed the top-prize Take 5 Evening ticket was sold at ROMI Cards & Gifts, located at 3161 Amboy Road. The winning ticket is valued at $31,304.

Take 5 drawings feature numbers selected from one through 39 and are held twice daily, with drawings at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The winning combination was revealed during the Tuesday evening drawing.

Lottery officials said winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery reported it remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, generating $3.6 billion during the 2024–2025 fiscal year to support public education across New York State.

Officials also noted that resources are available for individuals experiencing gambling-related issues through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or the confidential HOPEline.

Key Points

A Take 5 top-prize ticket worth $31,304 was sold on Staten Island
The winning ticket was purchased at ROMI Cards & Gifts on Amboy Road
Take 5 drawings are held twice daily with a one-year prize claim window

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