N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners take home $50K in Powerball third prizes

Two lucky winners in New York state took home $50,000 each with third-prize Powerball tickets.

The New York Lottery announced the winning tickets were sold for the Oct. 19 Powerball drawing. One ticket each was sold at Lucky Star Liquor and Wine 1, located at 251-22 Hillside Ave. in Bellerose, and at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh.

Winning numbers for the Oct. 19 Powerball drawing are white balls 7, 16, 19, 45, 64 and red Powerball 25.

The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The Powerball number is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. In order to win the jackpot, players must match all five white balls in any order and the red Powerball number.

Powerball tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $2, seven days a week. The deadline for purchasing a ticket is 10 p.m. on draw nights.

Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11 p.m., and the New York Lottery urges players to buy tickets early to avoid last-minute lines.

Players can securely check their tickets on the New York Lottery app.

Order official Powerball tickets online and get a free ticket with your first deposit. Click here to get started.

The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2023-2024 to benefit public schools 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 visit1800gambler.netfor more information.