Pile of money
Pile of money.

Winning lottery ticket sold at smoke shop in Massapequa

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May 19, 2025
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Massapequa, NY — A TAKE 5 lottery player is holding a ticket worth $17,175.50 after hitting the top prize in Sunday’s midday drawing, with the winning ticket sold at a local smoke shop in Nassau County.

The prize-winning ticket was purchased at KPPS Smoke & Card Store, located at 27 Hicksville Road in Massapequa, according to New York Lottery officials. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn on May 18 during the 2:30 p.m. midday draw.

TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m., with players selecting five numbers from a pool of one through 39. The top prize varies based on the number of winning tickets and players participating.

Winners have up to one year from the date of the draw to claim their prize. Prizes can be redeemed through New York Lottery Customer Service Centers or by mail with the proper documentation.

New York Lottery continues funding for education and support

The New York Lottery contributed $3.8 billion to public schools across the state in the 2023–2024 fiscal year, maintaining its position as North America’s most profitable lottery system.

Individuals affected by problem gambling can access free resources at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org or contact the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY.

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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Chris Quigley is a graduate of Stockton State University and began her career at IN Jersey, the online news and media branch of the Asbury Park Press. She also worked at Monmouth Internet, the Ocean Signal Newspaper, and JTOWN Magazine during her career in both content management and operations.

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