Lottery Winners

Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket sold in Orange County

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Newburgh, NY — A top-prize winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $28,174.50 was sold in Newburgh during Sunday’s evening drawing, the New York Lottery confirmed. The ticket was purchased at Stewart’s Shops, located at 407 South Plank Road. The lucky player matched all five numbers drawn in the May 18 10:30 p.m. drawing. TAKE 5 is drawn twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with players selecting five numbers from a pool of 1 through 39. The jackpot amount varies depending on the number of winning tickets and total participation. Winners have one year from the date of the drawing

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Morris County player wins $585K Jersey Cash 5 jackpot

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Trenton, NJ — A Jersey Cash 5 player in Morris County claimed a $585,900 jackpot on Sunday after matching all five numbers through the Jackpocket app, marking the 25th jackpot win of the year for the game. The winning numbers for the May 18 drawing were 15, 26, 30, 34, and 42. The XTRA number was 03, and the Bullseye number was 26. The winning ticket was purchased digitally through Jackpocket, a licensed lottery courier service. In addition to the jackpot winner, multiple secondary prizes were awarded. One player matched four numbers, the Bullseye, and the XTRA to win $1,000.

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Beverage Baron sells winning lottery ticket in Albany

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ALBANY, N.Y. — One lucky New York Lottery player is holding a TAKE 5 ticket worth $35,053.50 after hitting the top prize in the May 16 evening drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Beverage Baron, located at 269 Osborne Road in Albany. TAKE 5 players select five numbers from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. The New York Lottery continues to be the most profitable in North America, contributing $3.8 billion to

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DC sanitation worker cleans up with two lottery wins in one week

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Washington man is $50,000 richer after winning the DC Lottery twice in a single week, officials announced Thursday. Otis O., a local sanitation worker, claimed two $25,000 prizes from the DC 5 game in separate visits to the DC Lottery Prize Center. The first win came after Otis decided to try his luck, inspired by a conversation with his barber who had previously won. Just days later, while cleaning up and reviewing his remaining tickets, Otis discovered he had hit the jackpot a second time — with another $25,000 prize. He told lottery officials he didn’t

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Retiree lands $50K at lucky Maryland store

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A retired landscaper from Sharpsburg is celebrating after scoring a $50,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s $50,000 Cash scratch-off game. The Washington County resident, who goes by “Shady Grady,” purchased the winning ticket at Hub City Liquors in Hagerstown after being drawn in by a banner celebrating a previous win at the store. That same banner inspired what turned into a life-changing visit. “I would have gone right by the store,” the winner told Lottery officials. “But, that sign caught my attention.” After scratching off the ticket, he said his hands were shaking as he handed

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$1 turns into $50K for lucky Ohio Lottery winner

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AKRON, Ohio — A Pick 5 ticket purchased for just $1 at Delia Market in Akron turned into a $50,000 jackpot for one lucky player in the May 9 evening drawing. Walter, the winner, matched all five numbers — 3-2-4-7-0 — in exact order to claim the game’s top prize. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he will receive approximately $36,000. The odds of matching all five Pick 5 numbers in exact order are 1 in 100,000. The winning ticket was sold at Delia Market, located at 964 Delia Avenue in Akron. This win adds to the Ohio Lottery’s

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$8 million windfall hits Philly lottery players in same week

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two lucky Pennsylvania Lottery players struck it big in Philadelphia, winning a combined total of $8 million on Scratch-Off tickets, lottery officials confirmed Thursday. The first winning ticket, a $5,000,000 Lion’s Share game worth $5 million, was sold at Lin Harbinson Inc. (Philly’s Beverage) located at 5840 Harbison Avenue. The $50 ticket offers one of the largest top prizes available in the Pennsylvania Lottery’s lineup. The second prize, a $3 million-winning 3s a Charm ticket, was purchased at Guavaberry Foods & Drinks at 776 South 4th Street. That game costs $30 and features top prizes of $3

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Lanham man wins $500000 on Maryland Lottery scratch-off

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LANHAM, MD — A Lanham resident claimed a $500,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket from a College Park liquor store. The unidentified winner secured the second of five $500,000 top-tier prizes from the $20 Bonus Bingo X20 2nd Edition scratch-off game. He claimed his prize Tuesday at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. “I have a large family. I guess I’ll be helping them out and investing,” the winner said after confirming his win with officials. The ticket was purchased at Village Pump Liquors, located at 4901 Greenbelt Road. The retailer will receive a

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Sharpsburg man wins big Maryland Lottery prize from scratch-off ticket

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A retired landscaper from Sharpsburg won a $50,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket after a banner outside a local liquor store caught his eye. The winner, who identified himself as “Shady Grady,” purchased the $50,000 Cash scratch-off at Hub City Liquors in Hagerstown. He visited Maryland Lottery headquarters on May 15 to claim his prize. “I would have gone right by the store,” he told lottery officials. “But, that sign caught my attention,” referring to a banner celebrating previous winners. The $50,000 Cash game launched in December 2022 and initially offered 160 top prizes.

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Huge $7 Million Lottery Ticket Sold in Union County

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TRENTON, N.J. — A Union County lottery player has claimed the top prize in the Cash 4 Life game, opting for a $7 million lump sum payout after matching all five white balls and the Cash Ball in Wednesday night’s drawing, the New Jersey Lottery announced Thursday. The winning ticket was purchased at Quick Stop Deli & Grill, located at 1723 Stuyvesant Ave. in Union Township. The store will receive a $30,000 bonus for selling the ticket. The winning numbers drawn were 02, 16, 30, 42, and 55, with the Cash Ball 03. The player chose the cash option over

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Bill seeks to block state from selling lottery tickets online

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Assembly State and Local Government Committee has approved a bill that would prohibit the State Lottery Commission from directly selling lottery tickets online, effectively halting plans for state-run internet lottery sales set to begin later this year. Assembly Bill No. 3759, reported favorably by the committee, reverses a 2022 rule adopted by the State Lottery Commission that authorized the Division of State Lottery to sell tickets through its website and mobile apps. Under that rule, online sales were scheduled to launch in fall 2024. If enacted, the bill would bar the State Lottery Commission,

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Atlantic City gaming revenue rises 5 percent in April led by online gambling surge

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — New Jersey’s total gaming revenue rose to $536.6 million in April, a 5.0% increase over the same month last year, according to figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. The state’s nine casino hotels reported $211.0 million in traditional Casino Win, a 2.7% drop from the $216.8 million posted in April 2024. Year-to-date Casino Win totaled $855.4 million, down 2.0% compared to the same period last year. Internet gaming continued its upward trajectory, with online casinos and their partners reporting $235.2 million in April, a 25.2% increase from April 2024. For the

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Lottery jackpot lands in hands of four New Yorkers

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Four top-prize winning TAKE 5 tickets were sold for the May 14 evening drawing, with winners from Albertson, Brooklyn, Rochester, and West Seneca each claiming $7,779.50, according to the New York Lottery. The winning tickets were sold at the following locations: • MILK & THINGS, 1181 Willis Ave 8, Albertson• BAY PKWY GROCERY, 8511 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn• NICE N EASY, 295 Central Park, Rochester• WEGMANS, 370 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., with players selecting five numbers from 1 to 39. Prizes can be claimed

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Two Philly shops sell scratch-offs worth a staggering $8M

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two Pennsylvania Lottery players are celebrating major wins after purchasing Scratch-Off tickets in Philadelphia that totaled $8 million in prizes, officials announced Thursday. A $5 million-winning $5,000,000 Lion’s Share ticket was sold at Lin Harbinson Inc. (Philly’s Beverage), located at 5840 Harbison Avenue. The game, a $50 ticket, is one of the Lottery’s highest-paying scratch-offs. Separately, a $3 million-winning 3s a Charm Scratch-Off was sold at Guavaberry Foods & Drinks, 776 South 4th Street. That game, which costs $30 per ticket, also offers top prizes in the millions. Each retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling

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$7M lottery shocker as Union deli sells winning Cash 4 Life ticket

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TRENTON, N.J. — A Union County resident has won the top prize in the Cash 4 Life lottery game, opting for a one-time $7 million lump sum payout, lottery officials announced Thursday. The winning ticket, sold at Quick Stop Deli & Grill located at 1723 Stuyvesant Avenue in Union Township, matched all five white balls and the Cash Ball in the Wednesday, May 14 drawing. The winning numbers were 02, 16, 30, 42, 55, and Cash Ball 03. The $7 million win marks the second-largest New Jersey Lottery prize this year, following a $32 million Pick-6 jackpot claimed in Ocean

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Life-changing $1.5M jackpot bought at corner store in Philly

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Philadelphia is holding a winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket worth $1.5 million, officials announced Wednesday. The ticket matched all five numbers drawn — 12, 22, 24, 32, 42 — in the Tuesday night drawing. It was sold at R Square Grocery, located at 4419 Princeton Avenue in Philadelphia. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. The winner has not yet come forward. Lottery officials said winners are not identified until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. The jackpot must be claimed within one year

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Fill-up turns fortune as Keno ticket hits big in Bristol

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BRISTOL, Conn. — A Bristol woman scored a $10,000 win playing Keno after purchasing a ticket at H & F Petroleum LLC, a local gas station and convenience store, on Monday. Susan S. claimed the five-figure prize after matching her selected numbers during one of the state’s ongoing Keno drawings. The Connecticut Lottery recorded the win the same day. The winning ticket was bought at H & F Petroleum, located in Bristol. Retailers who sell winning tickets are eligible for a bonus from the Connecticut Lottery based on prize levels. Keno, a fast-paced numbers game available in Connecticut bars, restaurants,

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Grocery grab turns golden with $25,000 lottery win in West Haven

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WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A West Haven resident claimed a $25,000 prize after purchasing a winning 100X scratch-off ticket at Grillo’s Market on Monday, according to the Connecticut Lottery. Francesca N. scored the top-tier win on the $10 100X game, which offers multiple prize levels and multipliers. The winning ticket was bought at Grillo’s Market, a local convenience store located in West Haven. The Connecticut Lottery officially recorded the win on Monday. Retailers such as Grillo’s Market receive a commission for selling winning tickets of $10,000 or more. The 100X ticket is part of a line of multiplier games offered

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Classroom dreams come true teacher’s lotto prize fuels field trip

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — A fifth-grade teacher at Toll Gate Middle School in Pickerington is headed to the Ohio State Fairgrounds with her class after being named the winner of the Ohio Lottery’s Teacher Appreciation Week Field Trip Giveaway. Lauri Davies was selected in a drawing from all educators nominated for the Ohio Lottery’s Partners in Education Teacher of the Month program between September 2024 and March 2025. Davies and her fifth-grade students will visit the Natural Resources Park at the fairgrounds, where Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) experts will guide them through educational exhibits, including a geological walk, arboretum

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Carryout cash win $120K ticket sold at local Sunbury shop

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SUNBURY, Ohio — A Rolling Cash 5 ticket worth $120,000 was sold at a neighborhood carryout in Sunbury, marking the latest jackpot win in the Ohio Lottery’s daily draw game. The winning ticket from the May 10 drawing matched all five numbers: 1, 8, 16, 22, and 39. It was purchased at Hub Carryout, located at 245 N. Columbus Street. The lucky winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim the prize. Rolling Cash 5 is among the Ohio Lottery’s most popular draw games, with two daily drawings held at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. Tickets are available

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From glovebox to gold Dundalk dad finds cash and wins $685K

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DUNDALK, Md. — A longtime Maryland Lottery player is celebrating a huge windfall after taking home the first progressive jackpot on the FAST PLAY Super 777 game, claiming a $685,656 prize at Maryland Lottery headquarters. On May 9, the longtime Maryland Lottery player purchased the winning ticket at Quick Mart on Wise Avenue in Dundalk, just moments after winning $20 on a scratch-off ticket. The 777-themed ticket triggered an alert instructing him to visit Maryland Lottery headquarters, where he later claimed the six-figure prize using the nickname “Blessed.” According to the Lottery, the winner plans to use the funds to

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Santa pays early as Philly online player scoops $322K

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Philadelphia has won a $322,927.07 prize while playing the holiday-themed online game HO HO wHO Dunnit, officials announced this week. The game, part of the Happy Holidays Jackpot series, offers instant cash prizes and bonus rounds through a connect-style format. The winning ticket delivered one of the largest recent online prizes in the state. Online platform continues to pay out big wins PA Lottery online games are accessible on desktop and mobile devices through the Lottery’s website or official app. In addition to instant win games like HO HO wHO Dunnit, players

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Hempstead Turnpike turns golden for lucky lotto player

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LEVITTOWN, NY — A lucky Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Levittown for the May 12 drawing, the New York Lottery announced Tuesday. The third-prize-winning ticket was purchased at Bolla 3285 HMPSTD TPK C-Store, located at 3285 Hempstead Turnpike. The ticket matched four white balls and the red Power Ball to secure the $50,000 prize. Powerball continues to deliver big wins across the state Powerball numbers are drawn from a pool of 1 to 69, with the red Power Ball drawn from a separate pool of 1 to 26. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59

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Lucky ticket sold in Brooklyn cashes in for over $31K

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BROOKLYN, NY — A lucky lottery player is celebrating a $31,570 windfall after purchasing a winning TAKE 5 top-prize ticket in Brooklyn. The ticket was sold for the May 12 TAKE 5 Evening drawing at EXPRESS LINE SERVICES, located at 7624 13th Avenue. The New York Lottery confirmed the ticket matched all five numbers drawn from the 1-to-39 field. TAKE 5 draws twice daily for cash prizes TAKE 5 draws occur twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have up to one year from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. The retailer that sold the

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Sunbury shopper hits $120K jackpot at local carryout

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SUNBURY, OH — A Rolling Cash 5 player is $120,000 richer after matching all five winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, Ohio Lottery officials confirmed. The winning ticket was sold at Hub Carryout, located at 245 North Columbus Street in Sunbury. The lucky combination for the May 10 draw was 1, 8, 16, 22, and 39. Jackpot must be claimed within 180 days The prize must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Until the winner comes forward, their identity will remain unknown. The retailer that sold the ticket may also qualify for a bonus. Rolling Cash 5 is

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