Lucky shopper grabs top lottery prize at bronx corner store
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Lucky shopper grabs top lottery prize at Bronx corner store

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April 21, 2025
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Small deli scores big with winning lottery ticket in Bronx

BRONX, N.Y. — A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $18,931 was sold for the April 19 midday drawing, the New York Lottery announced.

The winning ticket was purchased at 912 Jairo Deli Grocery, located at 912 Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. The retailer will receive a bonus from the Lottery for selling the top-prize ticket.

TAKE 5 is drawn twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with players selecting numbers from a field of one through 39. Prizes can be claimed for up to one year from the date of the draw.

The identity of the winner has not been revealed. As with all New York Lottery games, the TAKE 5 top prize varies depending on the number of tickets sold and winners per draw.

The April 19 win adds to a growing list of recent top-prize hits across New York City, continuing the strong performance of local retailers in the game.

Lottery revenues support education

The New York Lottery contributed $3.8 billion to public schools in the 2023–2024 fiscal year, making it the most profitable lottery in North America.

Key Points

  • $18,931 TAKE 5 top-prize ticket sold in the Bronx at 912 Jairo Deli Grocery
  • Winning numbers drawn during April 19 midday game
  • Ticket valid for one year from draw date for claiming prize

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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