NEWBURGH, NY – A stroke of luck has hit Newburgh as the New York Lottery announces a top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 EVENING drawing on January 8th.

The fortunate ticket, worth $34,282, was sold at SMOKES 4 LESS, located at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh. This significant win adds excitement to the popular TAKE 5 game, where players select numbers from a pool of 1 to 39. The TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., offering ample opportunities for participants to try their luck.

Lottery winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes, regardless of the amount.