Mineola Store Sells $19K Winning TAKE 5 Lottery Ticket
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A lucky lottery player scored a $19,076.50 top prize in the New York Lottery’s TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing on April 2, officials announced.
The winning ticket was sold at Mineola Mini Mart, located at 210 Station Plaza North in Mineola. The win marks another payout from the daily draw game, which continues to produce frequent winners across the state.
TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a pool of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The game offers players consistent chances to win, with prizes that must be claimed within one year of the drawing date.
The New York Lottery remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2024–2025 to support public schools across the state.
Officials also remind residents that help is available for those struggling with gambling addiction. Resources can be found at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY, or by texting HOPENY (467369).