Winning midday ticket at Lower Manhattan shop delivers unexpected payday for local buyer
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A routine stop at a Lower Manhattan convenience store turned into a winning moment after a TAKE 5 ticket sold in the area matched all five numbers in the New York Lottery’s May 29 midday drawing, giving one player the game’s top prize.
The winning ticket was sold at GURIAS NY INC, located at 65 Nassau St., Space 102, in Manhattan, according to the New York Lottery.
Lottery officials confirmed the top-prize ticket from the Thursday TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing is worth $19,803.50.
TAKE 5 is drawn from numbers one through 39 and features two daily televised drawings at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Players have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim prizes from New York Lottery draw games.
The New York Lottery, the largest and most profitable in North America, reported contributing $3.6 billion during fiscal year 2024-2025 to support public education across New York State.
Resources are available for individuals experiencing gambling-related issues through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard messaging rates may apply.
All lottery players must be at least 18 years old.
Key Points
- One TAKE 5 MIDDAY top-prize ticket was sold in Manhattan for the May 29 drawing
- The winning ticket was purchased at GURIAS NY INC on Nassau Street
- The prize is worth $19,803.50 and must be claimed within one year