A Rockland County lottery player matched key numbers to secure a $50,000 prize, with the winning ticket sold at a Pearl River convenience store.
PEARL RIVER, N.Y. – A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Rockland County for the Saturday drawing, delivering a significant win at a neighborhood convenience store. The New York Lottery confirmed the ticket was purchased at Gulf Mart on East Central Avenue and matched four numbers plus the Powerball. The winner has not yet been identified, and the prize remains unclaimed.
Key Points
- $50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Gulf Mart in Pearl River
- Ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball in Saturday’s drawing
- Winner has yet to claim prize through New York Lottery
The third-prize-winning ticket was sold at 202 East Central Ave. in Pearl River. Officials said the ticket matched four of the five white balls along with the red Powerball in the March 14 drawing, qualifying for the $50,000 prize tier.
Drawing details and how Powerball works
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Numbers are selected from two separate pools, with five white balls drawn from 1 through 69 and the red Powerball chosen from 1 through 26.
Winners are not known until tickets are claimed and validated. New York Lottery players are encouraged to check their tickets carefully to avoid missing claim deadlines.
Lottery contributions and player support resources
The New York Lottery reported contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2024–2025 to support public education across the state, maintaining its status as the largest and most profitable lottery in North America.
Support services remain available for those experiencing gambling-related issues. Help can be found by visiting NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, calling 1-877-8-HOPENY, or texting HOPENY (467369).
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