Two individuals in the New York City area wake up to the unexpected windfall of $50,000. According to lottery officials, as reported by PIX11, one ticket was sold in Manhattan at Cooper Square News Corp., located at 454 LaFayette St. Meanwhile, snug in the arms of Selden, another winning slip of chance was handed over at JP Liquor Inc., 367 Boyle Rd.

The winning numbers monopolized by these tickets last Saturday night were 2, 23, 36, 44, and 49, with a Powerball of 25, as SILive details. Despite the Powerball jackpot soaring to an estimated $279 million, it remained out of reach for players in this round.

Those feeling lucky can purchase Powerball tickets at any New York Lottery retailer for $2 a pop. Drawings are part of a thrice-weekly ritual happening every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. For the hopefuls punctuating their days with the chance, the cutoff for buying tickets is 10 p.m. on the eve of these draws. 

Amid the daily hustle, Powerball players can easily check their tickets through the New York Lottery app, bypassing the long lines that often form before the draw. While not every ticket will strike it rich, each purchase plays a part in supporting the state’s public schools. For the fiscal year 2023-2024, the New York Lottery has contributed an impressive $3.8 billion to this cause, as per the heralds of SILive.