BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A Powerball ticket sold in Brooklyn scored a $50,000 third prize in Saturday night’s drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning ticket for the Aug. 29 drawing was purchased at Flatbush Food & Disc Store, located at 1116 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The New York Lottery announced the winning location Monday.
The ticket matched enough numbers to capture Powerball’s $50,000 third prize. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
Key Points
- A Brooklyn Powerball ticket won a $50,000 third prize in the Aug. 29 drawing.
- Flatbush Food & Disc Store at 1116 Flatbush Ave. sold the winning ticket.
- Powerball drawings take place Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
$50K Powerball Prize Lands on Flatbush Avenue
The New York Lottery identified Flatbush Food & Disc Store as the retailer that sold the $50,000 ticket. The store is on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
“One third-prize-winning ticket was sold for the Aug 29 Powerball drawing,” the New York Lottery said in its announcement.
Powerball’s white-ball numbers are drawn from a field of 1 through 69, while the red Powerball is selected separately from a field of 1 through 26.
The New York Lottery did not provide additional information about the ticket in its announcement.
Powerball Drawings Held Three Nights a Week
Powerball drawings are televised at 10:59 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, giving players three chances each week to compete for prizes.
The New York Lottery said it contributed $3.6 billion during fiscal year 2025-26 to support public schools across New York State.
New Yorkers experiencing gambling-related harms can obtain confidential assistance through the state’s HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or by texting HOPENY to 467369, according to the Lottery.
How much did the Brooklyn Powerball ticket win?
The ticket won a $50,000 third prize in the Saturday, Aug. 29 Powerball drawing.
Where was the $50,000 Powerball ticket sold?
The winning ticket was sold at Flatbush Food & Disc Store, located at 1116 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn.
When are Powerball numbers drawn?
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
Sources: New York Lottery news release.
