Lottery winner - a big pile of money,
Lottery Winner - A big pile of money.

Someone in Poughkeepsie just won $1M playing Powerball

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March 17, 2026

$1M Powerball ticket sold at Poughkeepsie deli

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A lucky lottery player in Dutchess County is holding a $1 million Powerball ticket after matching five numbers in the March 16 drawing, according to the New York Lottery.

The second-prize-winning ticket was sold at South Gate Deli, located at 1 South Gate Drive in Poughkeepsie.

Lottery officials said the ticket matched all five white balls drawn but missed the Powerball, resulting in the $1 million prize.

Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m., with players selecting five numbers from 1 through 69 and a separate Powerball from 1 through 26.

Winners of New York Lottery draw games have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.

The New York Lottery continues to be the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2024–2025 to support public schools across the state.

Anyone struggling with gambling addiction, or who knows someone who is, can visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, call 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369) for help.

Key Points

  • $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Poughkeepsie
  • Winning ticket purchased at South Gate Deli on South Gate Drive
  • Ticket matched five numbers in the March 16 drawing
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