A lucky ticket holder in Flushing has reason to celebrate after winning the top prize in the Aug. 22 Take 5 Evening drawing. The New York Lottery announced today that the winning ticket, worth $33,465.50, was sold at Freshmart Grocery, located at 40-38 Union St.
The Take 5 drawing, which offers players a chance to win by selecting five numbers from a field of one through 39, is held twice daily—once in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m. and again in the evening at 10:30 p.m. The winning numbers for the Aug. 22 drawing were revealed during the evening broadcast.
Lottery players have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize.
The New York Lottery remains North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.8 billion in the fiscal year 2023-2024 to support public schools across New York State.
For individuals struggling with gambling addiction, resources are available at NYProblemGamblingHelp.org. Help is also accessible by calling New York’s toll-free confidential HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.
