Winning Evening drawing ticket was sold at a Fourth Avenue liquor shop

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — One lucky New York Lottery player is holding a winning TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $30K after the top-prize ticket from Thursday night’s drawing was sold at a Brooklyn liquor store.

The winning ticket for the May 21 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing was purchased at Mike’s Liquor, located at 66 4th Ave. in Brooklyn.

Lottery officials said the ticket matched all five numbers drawn during the evening game, securing a top prize worth $30,895.

TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Winners of New York Lottery draw games have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery said it remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.6 billion during the 2024-2025 fiscal year to support public schools across New York State.

Officials also reminded players that help is available for gambling addiction through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY to 467369. Standard text messaging rates may apply.

Players must be 18 or older to participate in New York Lottery games.

Key Points

A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket was sold in Brooklyn Thursday night
The winning ticket was purchased at Mike’s Liquor on 4th Avenue
The Evening drawing prize was worth $30,895