Quick stop in forest hills turns into $50k powerball win
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Quick stop in Forest Hills turns into $50K Powerball win

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March 31, 2026
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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.

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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