Winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold at a busy Spring Valley neighborhood shop
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — One lucky New York Lottery player is holding a winning TAKE 5 ticket after a top-prize ticket from Wednesday’s Midday drawing was sold at a store in Rockland County, according to lottery officials.
The winning ticket for the May 20 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing was purchased at Guzzels Store Inc., located at 362 North Main Street in Spring Valley.
Lottery officials said the ticket matched all five numbers drawn during the midday game, earning a top prize worth $17,953.
TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. Drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Now trending, Rockland County ticket buyer scores $2.2M lifetime lottery windfall.
Winners of New York Lottery draw games have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
The New York Lottery said it remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6 billion during the 2024-2025 fiscal year to support public schools across New York State.
Officials also reminded players that help is available for gambling addiction through NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369), or by texting HOPENY to 467369. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
Players must be 18 or older to participate in New York Lottery games.
Key Points
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- A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket was sold in Spring Valley, New York
- The winning ticket was purchased at Guzzels Store Inc. on North Main Street
- The Midday drawing prize was worth $17,953
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