
A stroke of luck has graced a New York City Powerball player who scooped up a $50,000 third-prize win. The winning ticket was sold at Greenpoint Expressway, located at 35-15 Greenpoint Ave., in Long Island City, Queens, for the January 8 drawing. The ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball, according to silive.com.
While no one managed to claim the massive $220 million jackpot, this $50,000 prize certainly still marks a significant personal victory. The lucky numbers that evening were reported as: 1, 20, 36, 38, 43 and Powerball 24. The Powerball game requires players to properly match all five white balls and the red Powerball in order to secure the top prize. Tickets can be purchased across New York State for $2, with a sales cutoff time at 10 p.m. on draw nights, which are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m.
Furthermore, a separate $50,000 winning ticket was sold in Flushing, Queens, marking another fortunate event for New Yorkers. The ticket, sold at 40-38 Union St., matched the numbers 26, 32, 43, 54, and 56, with a Powerball of 24 and a Power Play of 2x from Saturday's drawing, as noted by PIX11. Although this prize is only a fraction of the elusive $220 million jackpot, it remains unclaimed, along with other large prize tiers.
Adding to the excitement, the Big Apple also saw additional lottery wins, including a Take 5 ticket worth $17,562.50 sold in the Bronx and three Take 5 tickets, each worth $6,672.50 also dispersed in New York City. For those feeling lucky, the New York Lottery reminds hopefuls that they can safely check their tickets using the official New York Lottery app, keeping the dream of that life-changing win alive for yet another draw.