Queens ticket hits $1m powerball prize at local pharmacy
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Queens ticket hits $1M Powerball prize at local pharmacy

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March 19, 2026
Ticket turns into $1 million Powerball payday in Elmhurst

ELMHURST, N.Y. — A lucky lottery player in Queens is suddenly a millionaire after a Powerball ticket sold at a neighborhood pharmacy hit big in the latest drawing.

The winning ticket, worth $1 million, was sold at Horizon Pharmacy III on Broadway in Elmhurst for the March 18 Powerball drawing.

The prize was awarded for matching all five white balls, just missing the Powerball, which secures the game’s second-tier payout.

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.

Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize.

Key Points

  • $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Elmhurst
  • Winning ticket purchased at Horizon Pharmacy III
  • Prize comes from second-tier match
  • Drawing held March 18

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