Bayside player scores major Powerball prize after ticket sold at neighborhood service station
BAYSIDE, N.Y. — A lucky New York Lottery player is holding a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 after matching enough numbers during Saturday night’s drawing to land a major cash prize.
Lottery officials announced that a third-prize-winning ticket for the May 16 Powerball drawing was sold at Francis Lewis Service Station, located at 200-01 47 Ave. in Bayside.
The winning ticket is worth $50,000.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., with white ball numbers selected from one through 69 and the red Powerball selected separately from one through 26.
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Lottery officials have not released the identity of the winner.
The New York Lottery said Powerball prizes may be claimed for up to one year from the date of the drawing.
Key Points
- A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Bayside
- The winning ticket was purchased at Francis Lewis Service Station
- The ticket won during the May 16 Powerball drawing
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