Small store stop in Ronkonkoma just paid off big with lottery win

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March 30, 2026
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Small store stop in ronkonkoma just paid off big with lottery win

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.

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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