Brooklyn Lottery Player Wins $19,039 in TAKE 5 Midday Drawing
A Brooklyn lottery player won big in a special midday drawing on Tuesday. A winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold at BayRidge Quickstop, located at 9116 3rd Ave. The ticket is worth $19,039, a timely gift just before the holidays.
To play TAKE 5, players choose five numbers from 1 to 39. To win the jackpot, you must match all five numbers. Each ticket costs $1. Drawings happen daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. To check if you’ve won, visit nylottery.ny.gov for your midday and evening draws.
The odds of winning the TAKE 5 jackpot are 1 in 575,757. You can purchase official NY Lottery tickets online at Jackpot.com. New customers can get a free ticket with their first deposit.
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Interview with Lottery Specialist on Brooklyn’s Big TAKE 5 Win
Brooklyn, NY – In an exciting twist ahead of the holiday season, a lucky player took home a substantial prize from a recent TAKE 5 drawing. The winning ticket, worth $19,039, was sold at BayRidge Quickstop, located at 9116 3rd Ave. To dive deeper into this win and what it means for players, we spoke with lottery specialist Karen Simmons.
News Directory 3: Karen, thank you for joining us. A Brooklyn resident has won big in the TAKE 5 lottery. What can you tell us about this game?
Karen Simmons: Thank you for having me! TAKE 5 is a daily draw game where players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 39. It offers not only the chance to win a jackpot by matching all five numbers, but also smaller prizes for matching fewer numbers. It’s very accessible, with each ticket costing just $1.
ND3: The odds of winning the TAKE 5 jackpot are 1 in 575,757. How does that compare to other lottery games?
KS: Those odds are relatively favorable compared to many larger jackpot games. For instance, games like Powerball and Mega Millions have much longer odds—often in the millions. This makes TAKE 5 an appealing choice for players looking for a smaller, yet still significant, win.
ND3: Winning just before the holidays must feel especially fortunate. How are winners encouraged to claim their prizes?
KS: Absolutely! Winners have up to a year from the drawing date to claim their prizes. After all, this comes at a wonderful time when many are spending on gifts and celebrations. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery’s website, and claiming the ticket can be done at any authorized lottery location.
ND3: The New York Lottery also makes a significant contribution to public schools. Can you elaborate on that?
KS: Certainly. In the fiscal year 2023-2024, the New York Lottery contributed a remarkable $3.8 billion to support public education across the state. This funding is crucial, as it helps to enhance educational resources, maintain school facilities, and keep programs running—all of which directly benefit the children of New York.
ND3: what advice do you have for players regarding responsible gaming, especially during the holiday season?
KS: It’s very important to play responsibly. The excitement of winning can be tempting, but I always advise players to set a budget for themselves and stick to it. If anyone feels they’re struggling with gambling addiction, resources are available. They can call the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or visit 1800gambler.net for more support.
ND3: Thank you, Karen, for your insights. We’ll be sure to encourage our readers to play responsibly and to celebrate this exciting win in Brooklyn!
KS: Thank you for having me! Good luck to all the players out there!
Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prizes. In fiscal year 2023-2024, the New York Lottery contributed $3.8 billion to benefit public schools in the state.
If you or someone you know struggles with gambling addiction, you can get support by calling the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or texting HOPENY (467369). For more information, visit 1800gambler.net.