Lottery win brings big bucks to lucky NY player

January 12, 2026
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Beacon store sells $26883 winning TAKE 5 ticket in evening drawing

Beacon, NY — A TAKE 5 lottery player in Beacon is holding a ticket worth $26,883 after matching all five numbers in the January 11 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery.

The top-prize winning ticket was sold at Beacon Quick Mart, located at 361 Main Street. The store joins a growing list of New York Lottery retailers that have recently sold high-value tickets for the popular TAKE 5 game.

TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers drawn from a pool of one through 39. Winning tickets can be claimed up to one year from the drawing date.

The New York Lottery remains the most profitable in North America, contributing $3.6 billion during the most recent fiscal year to support public education across the state.

The identity of the winner has not yet been disclosed.

Key Points

  • A $26,883 TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold at Beacon Quick Mart
  • The ticket matched all five numbers in the January 11 evening draw
  • Prize winners have one year from the drawing date to claim winnings