LAKEWOOD, N.Y. – A TAKE 5 ticket sold in Lakewood hit the top prize in Saturday night’s drawing, delivering a $31,989 win, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning ticket for the Aug. 29 TAKE 5 evening drawing was sold at Crosby’s, located at 5 East Fairmount in Lakewood. The Lottery announced the top-prize sale Monday.
TAKE 5 holds two drawings every day, giving players afternoon and evening chances at the game’s top prize. Winning draw-game tickets can be claimed for up to one year from the drawing date, according to the Lottery.
Key Points
- A TAKE 5 ticket sold in Lakewood won the $31,989 top prize Saturday night.
- Crosby’s at 5 East Fairmount sold the winning ticket.
- The prize came from the Aug. 29 TAKE 5 evening drawing.
Saturday Night TAKE 5 Prize Lands in Lakewood
The New York Lottery identified Crosby’s as the retailer that sold the winning ticket, putting the Lakewood store at the center of Saturday evening’s TAKE 5 result.
“One top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Aug 29 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing,” the New York Lottery said in its announcement.
The winning ticket is worth $31,989. Under New York Lottery rules, the prize may be claimed for up to one year from the Aug. 29 drawing date.
TAKE 5 is a daily draw game in which five numbers are selected from a field of 1 through 39. Drawings are televised twice each day, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
New York Lottery Says Billions Go to Schools
The New York Lottery said it contributed $3.6 billion during fiscal year 2025-26 to benefit public schools across New York State.
New Yorkers affected by gambling-related harms can seek assistance through the state’s confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or by texting HOPENY to 467369, according to the Lottery.
How much did the Lakewood TAKE 5 ticket win?
The ticket won the $31,989 top prize in the Aug. 29 evening drawing.
Where was the winning TAKE 5 ticket sold?
The ticket was sold at Crosby’s, located at 5 East Fairmount in Lakewood, New York.
How long does the winner have to claim the TAKE 5 prize?
New York Lottery draw-game prizes may be claimed for up to one year from the date of the drawing.
Sources: New York Lottery news release.
