Take 5 ticket sold in newburgh scores $18k top prize
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TAKE 5 Ticket Sold in Newburgh Scores $18K Top Prize

NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $18,764 was sold in Newburgh for the February 3 midday drawing, New York Lottery officials announced.

The winning ticket was purchased at SMOKES 4 LESS, located at 59 North Plank Road, making it one of the latest top-prize winners in the popular TAKE 5 game.

TAKE 5 numbers are drawn twice daily from a field of one through 39, with drawings held at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.

The New York Lottery remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.8 billion to support public schools across New York State in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Individuals seeking help with gambling-related issues can visit NYProblemGamblingHelp.org, call 1-877-8-HOPENY, or text HOPENY (467369) for confidential support.

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