Rochester shopper’s routine stop turns into lottery windfall
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Rochester shopper’s routine stop turns into lottery windfall

Take 5 top prize ticket sold in Rochester worth 17030

Rochester, NY – A TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth $17,030 was sold in Rochester for the Saturday midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery, marking another winning ticket in the daily draw game.

The ticket was purchased at Alto Mart, located at 1375 Hudson Ave in Rochester. The win corresponds to the Feb. 15 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing.

TAKE 5 drawings occur twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers selected from one through 39. Winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery reported contributing $3.6 billion in the most recent fiscal cycle to support public schools across New York State, continuing its position as North America’s largest and most profitable lottery.

Support resources remain available for New Yorkers facing gambling-related concerns through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, the statewide HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY, and the HOPENY text line at 467369.

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Key Points

  • Winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $17,030 sold in Rochester
  • Ticket purchased at Alto Mart on Hudson Avenue
  • Prize must be claimed within one year of drawing
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