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Orange County Powerball player wins life changing Powerball ticket

50000 dollar Powerball ticket sold in Newburgh store

NEWBURGH, NY – A Powerball player in Newburgh is holding a 50000 dollar winning ticket after matching enough numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing to secure a third-prize payout, according to the New York Lottery.

Lottery officials announced that one third-prize-winning ticket was sold in Newburgh for the Feb. 18 Powerball drawing.

The ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Road. The winning ticket is worth 50000 dollars.

Powerball numbers are drawn from a field of one to 69, with the red Power Ball selected from a separate field of one to 26. Drawings are televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

Winners of New York Lottery draw games have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery reported contributing 3.6 billion dollars during fiscal year 2024-2025 to support public schools across the state.

Resources are available for individuals experiencing gambling-related issues at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1 877 8 HOPENY or by texting HOPENY to 467369. Standard text rates may apply.


Key Points

  • One 50000 dollar third-prize Powerball ticket was sold in Newburgh
  • The winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road
  • Powerball drawings are held three times a week at 10:59 p.m.
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