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Hudson Valley player lands big lottery win

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February 20, 2026
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Newburgh smoke shop sells 18242 dollar Take 5 midday jackpot

NEWBURGH, NY – A single lottery ticket sold at a Newburgh smoke shop is now worth 18242 dollars after hitting the top prize in Thursday’s Take 5 Midday drawing.

The New York Lottery confirmed that one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Feb. 19 Take 5 Midday drawing.

The winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn to secure the 18242 dollar prize.

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 Lottery draw game prizes have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery reported contributing 3.6 billion dollars during fiscal year 2024-2025 to support public schools statewide, maintaining its status as North America’s largest and most profitable lottery.

Support for individuals experiencing gambling-related issues is available at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1 877 8 HOPENY or by texting HOPENY to 467369. Standard text rates may apply.

Key Points

  • One 18242 dollar top-prize Take 5 ticket sold in Newburgh
  • Winning ticket purchased at Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road
  • Take 5 drawings are held twice daily in New York
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