Austin Street shop sells ticket now worth $50K
FOREST HILLS, QUEENS — A routine visit to a neighborhood convenience store has turned into a major payday for one lucky lottery player in Queens.
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Austin Stop & Go Convenience on Austin Street for the Monday, March 30 drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The prize represents a third-tier Powerball win, typically awarded for matching four numbers plus the Powerball.
While not the jackpot, the payout still delivers a significant boost from what was likely a quick and ordinary purchase.
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No details about the winner have been released.
Powerball drawings are held three times a week, giving players multiple chances to land prizes ranging from smaller wins to life-changing jackpots.
For one Forest Hills player, this ticket has already delivered a big result.
Key Points
- $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Forest Hills
- Purchased at Austin Stop & Go Convenience
- Winner not publicly identified
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