That random Ronkonkoma purchase just exploded into cash
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — A routine midday stop at a local shop has turned into a surprise payday for one Long Island lottery player.
A top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth $18,789.50 was sold at Sai Card & Gift on Portion Road for the Saturday, March 28 midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery.
The win came from the TAKE 5 game, where players match numbers drawn from a pool of 1 through 39 — a simple format that can still deliver solid five-figure payouts.
While the prize wasn’t in the millions, it’s still a significant hit from a quick purchase that likely took just seconds.
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No details about the winner have been released.
TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, giving players multiple chances each day to land a prize.
For one Ronkonkoma player, this particular draw turned an ordinary moment into a cash win that’s hard to ignore.
Key Points
- $18,789.50 TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Ronkonkoma
- Purchased at Sai Card & Gift on Portion Road
- Winner not publicly identified
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