N.Y. Lottery: Winner scores $29K with TAKE 5 jackpot-winning ticket

A jackpot-winning TAKE 5 ticket worth more than $29,000 was recently sold in New York state, according to lottery officials.

The New York Lottery announced one top prize-winning ticket worth $29,444.50 was sold for the evening drawing on Sunday, Jan. 5.

It was sold at M&Z Express, located at 969 Bay St., in Rochester.

The winning numbers are: 11, 17, 29, 34, and 38.

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? It’s 1 in 575,757.

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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 $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 visit 1800gambler.net for more information.