Queens lottery player scores big in lottery drawing

TAKE 5 top prize ticket sold in Ridgewood worth 19298

Queens, NY – A single TAKE 5 top-prize ticket worth $19,298.50 was sold in Ridgewood for the Friday midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery.

The winning ticket was purchased at Forest Liquors House, located at 66-22 Forest Ave in Ridgewood. The retailer sold one top-prize ticket for the Feb. 13 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing.

TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Winners of any Lottery draw game prize have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery reported it remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery. During fiscal year 2024-2025, the Lottery contributed $3.6 billion to support public schools across New York State.

New Yorkers seeking help for problem gambling, or those concerned about someone else, can visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, call the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or text HOPENY to 467369. Standard text rates may apply.

Key Points

One top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $19,298.50 sold in Ridgewood
Winning ticket purchased at Forest Liquors House on Forest Avenue
Lottery prizes must be claimed within one year of drawing

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