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Lucky ticket turns Bronx convenience stop into jackpot zone

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January 5, 2026

Bronx lottery player hits $33K jackpot with winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at local shop

BRONX, NY — One lucky Bronx resident is starting the new year with thousands in winnings after purchasing a TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth $33,521 at a neighborhood convenience store for the January 3 evening drawing.

The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket was sold at Little Lizzie’s, located at 3610 East Tremont Avenue. The ticket matched all five numbers in the TAKE 5 evening draw, securing the sole top-prize payout of the day.

TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, selecting five numbers from a pool of 1 to 39. Winners have up to one year to claim their prize from the date of the drawing.

The New York Lottery remains the most profitable lottery in North America, generating $3.6 billion in aid for public education across the state during the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

Key Points

  • A winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $33,521 was sold at Little Lizzie’s in the Bronx
  • The ticket matched all five numbers in the January 3 evening drawing
  • Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim lottery prizes

Chris Quigley is a Staff Writer and Community News Correspondent for Shore News Network, where she covers local government, public safety, community affairs, politics, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey. Her reporting focuses on delivering timely, accurate, and relevant news that helps readers stay informed about the communities in which they live and work.

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

Degrees: Business B.A. - Stockton University

Experience and interests: Criminal Justice, Business, Animal Care, Entertainment, Lottery News, Local News

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