A lucky lottery player in Brooklyn hit the jackpot during a TAKE 5 midday draw, walking away with a top prize of $19,039. The winning ticket was sold at BayRidge Quickstop, located at 9116 3rd Ave.
This timely win, just ahead of the holiday season, brought excitement to Bay Ridge and the New York Lottery community. TAKE 5 draws numbers from a pool of 1 through 39, and to claim the jackpot, players must match all five numbers on their ticket to the drawn combination. Each game costs $1 to play.
The TAKE 5 drawings happen twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and results are available on the official New York Lottery website (nylottery.ny.gov). Players with tickets for both midday and evening draws should carefully check their numbers to see if they’ve won.
The odds of winning the TAKE 5 jackpot stand at 1 in 575,757, making this win a noteworthy achievement.
For added convenience, lottery enthusiasts can purchase official NY Lottery tickets online at Jackpot.com. New players can also claim a free ticket with their first deposit, ensuring they never miss a chance to play.
Winners have up to one year from the date of the draw to claim their prizes. The New York Lottery remains a significant contributor to public education, providing $3.8 billion in funding during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, making it the most profitable lottery in North America.
This Brooklyn winner’s success is a reminder of the thrill and opportunity the New York Lottery offers every day.
