Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold at Carmel convenience store nets $16K payday
CARMEL, NY – A lucky lottery player has scored big in Putnam County after purchasing a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $16,947.50 from a local food mart in Carmel during the midday drawing on Sunday.
The winning ticket was sold at T & J Food Mart, located at 2 Dykeman Road, and matched all five numbers drawn in the December 28 TAKE 5 MIDDAY game.
TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with numbers selected from a field of 1 through 39. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
This is the latest in a series of New York Lottery top-prize wins across smaller towns and local businesses, where players often pick up tickets as part of their daily routines. Officials have not revealed whether the winning ticket has been claimed.
The New York Lottery remains the largest and most profitable in North America, contributing $3.6 billion during the most recent fiscal year to support public education throughout the state.
Players looking to verify their tickets can use the New York Lottery app or visit the official website. Unclaimed prizes expire after one year.
Help is also available for individuals facing gambling-related issues by calling the state’s confidential HOPEline or visiting NYProblemGamblingHelp.org.
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Key Points
- $16,947.50 TAKE 5 top-prize ticket sold at T & J Food Mart in Carmel
- Winning ticket matched all five numbers in December 28 midday drawing
- Prize must be claimed within one year from the drawing date
