N.Y. Lottery: Winner scores $100K with doubled Powerball third-prize ticket

A doubled third-prize Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was recently sold in New York state, according to lottery officials.

The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the Aug. 10 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball.

It was sold at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh, N.Y. 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.

When purchased, the winner opted for the $1 Powerplay feature that allows players to multiply a non-jackpot prize up to 10 times. It automatically doubled the third $50,000 prize to $100,000.

Winning numbers for the Aug. 10 Powerball drawing are white balls 9, 24, 33, 64, 69 and red Powerball 9.

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.

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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.

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.