Newburgh smoke shop sells $50K Powerball winner

Newburgh Powerball player wins $50K with ticket sold at local smoke shop

Newburgh, NY – A Powerball player in Newburgh picked up a $50,000 third-tier prize in the December 17 drawing after purchasing a lucky ticket at a neighborhood retailer.

The New York Lottery confirmed the winning ticket was sold at SMOKES 4 LESS, located at 59 North Plank Road. The ticket matched four of the five white balls along with the red Powerball, securing the $50,000 prize.

Under Powerball rules, players select five numbers from a set of 69 and one red Powerball from a separate pool of 26. Third-prize tickets that match four white numbers and the Powerball are worth $50,000.

The December 17 drawing resulted in four third-tier winning tickets across New York State, including this one sold in Newburgh.

The New York Lottery, which contributed $3.6 billion to support public schools statewide in fiscal year 2024–2025, continues to operate as the largest and most profitable lottery in North America.

Key Points

  • $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at SMOKES 4 LESS in Newburgh
  • Winning ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball in Dec. 17 drawing
  • One of four third-prize Powerball tickets sold across the state
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