Winning Evening drawing ticket was sold at an Astoria Boulevard gas station shop
EAST ELMHURST, N.Y. — One lucky lottery player is holding a winning TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $30,000 after the top-prize ticket from Monday night’s drawing was sold at a minimart connected to a Queens gas station, according to the New York Lottery.
The winning ticket for the May 18 TAKE 5 EVENING drawing was purchased at Galaxy Station & Minimart, located at 85-05 Astoria Blvd. in East Elmhurst.
Lottery officials said the ticket matched all five numbers drawn during the evening game, securing a top prize worth $30,309.
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.
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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 said it remains the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.6 billion during the 2024-2025 fiscal year to support public schools across New York State.
Officials also reminded players that help is available for gambling addiction through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY to 467369. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
Players must be 18 or older to participate in New York Lottery games.
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- A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket was sold in East Elmhurst, Queens
- The winning ticket was purchased at Galaxy Station & Minimart on Astoria Boulevard
- The Evening drawing prize was worth $30,309
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