Quick stop in Newburgh just turns into winning lottery ticket

That quick stop in Newburgh just turned into a winning ticket in evening draw

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A routine visit to a local shop has turned into a winning moment for one lucky lottery player in the Hudson Valley.

A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket was sold at Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road for the Monday, March 30 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery.

The ticket is worth $30,169.50.

TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, giving players multiple chances to win with numbers drawn from a pool of 1 through 39.

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While not a jackpot-level prize, the win still represents a strong payout from what was likely a quick and ordinary purchase.

No details about the winner have been released.

For one Newburgh player, that simple stop has now turned into a memorable win.


Key Points

  • Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in Newburgh
  • Purchased at Smokes 4 Less on North Plank Road
  • Winner not publicly identified

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