N.Y. Lottery: $30K prize in TAKE 5 game sold at winning hotspot

A jackpot-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $30,000 was sold at a popular hotspot for winning tickets in New York state, according to lottery officials.

The New York Lottery announced that the winning ticket, worth $30,137, was sold for the Aug. 4 evening drawing.

It was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh.

The line around this cigar shop remains consistently wrapped around the store, as this hotspot for winning tickets has undoubtedly contributed to the buzz and anticipation.

The winning numbers for the drawing are: 3, 16, 18, 20, and 31.

TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. To win the TAKE 5 jackpot, match the five numbers on your ticket to the winning five-number combination drawn. It costs $1 per game to play.

The drawing is broadcast on television twice daily at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. TAKE 5 players with midday and evening draws on the same ticket must check their numbers at nylottery.ny.gov to determine if they have the winning numbers for the corresponding midday or evening drawing.

The odds of winning the TAKE 5 jackpot? One in 575,757.

Why wait in line when you can play online? Purchase your official NY Lottery tickets at Jackpot.com. Click here to get a free ticket with your first deposit.

A Lottery draw game prize of any amount may be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.

The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $1 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to help support education in New York State.

New Yorkers struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, can find help by calling the State’s toll-free, confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369).

If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.