NYC lottery player wins big from simple ticket purchase

Manhattan convenience store sells winning Take 5 ticket

Manhattan, NY — A lottery ticket sold at a Midtown convenience store turned into a $19,148 prize following a Take 5 midday drawing, adding another winning sale to New York City.

The top-prize ticket was sold at E Smoke & Convenience, located at 2 West 33rd Street, for the March 27 midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery.

The winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn from a field of one through 39, securing the full prize amount of $19,148.

Officials have not released any information about the winner, including whether the prize has been claimed.

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Take 5 drawings are held twice daily, with 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.

The New York Lottery reported continued contributions to public education, totaling billions annually from game proceeds.


Key Points

  • A $19,148 Take 5 winning ticket was sold in Manhattan
  • Ticket purchased at E Smoke & Convenience on West 33rd Street
  • Winner has up to one year to claim the prize

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